This unique Christmas Cranberry Margarita recipe combines the sweetness of cranberries and tangy lime with the refreshing kick of tequila, creating a festive drink that will leave your guests wanting more. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this unexpected twist that will instantly become the highlight of your Christmas menu.
This delightful blend of crisp cranberries, tangy lime, and smooth tequila is the perfect way to add a touch of merriment to your celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a festive soirée or simply relaxing by the fireplace, this tantalising cocktail is guaranteed to spread cheer and make your Christmas a memorable one.
Why you’ll love this cranberry margarita recipe
A cranberry margarita recipe is perfect for when you fancy a classic cocktail but with a festive twist!
It’s a really simple Christmas margarita recipe, easy to make too. You need a handful of ingredients and it can be whipped up in a matter of minutes.
It looks fantastic in the glass. The bright red colour is beautiful and with the fruity decoration it’s a real show-stopper.
Top Questions
What is cranberry margarita made of?
Does cranberry juice go with tequila?
What alcohol goes with cranberry juice?
How can you decorate a Christmas margarita?
What cocktail is made from triple sec tequila and lemon or lime juice?
Cranberry Margarita Ingredients
For the full recipe and instructions scroll to the bottom of the page for the recipe card.
Tequila
A light refreshing spirit, tequila can really pack a punch. But used in cocktails it adds sharpness and a unique flavour that makes this cranberry margarita recipe next level.
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Lime
A twist of lime is one of my favourite garnishes in a cranberry cocktail. The citrus flavour enhances the tart cranberry juice and looks nice on the glass too.
Cranberry Juice
The taste of Christmas in my house, making a Christmas margarita wouldn’t be the same without the sharp cranberry juice. You can use your favourite brand or supermarket version for the cocktail.
Triple Sec / Cointreau
With a slight orange flavour, Cointreau is vital to this Christmas cranberry margarita. It’s as important as the tequila!
Simple Sugar Syrup
You can either make or buy your simple syrup. If you do want to make it, you simply need to mix equal parts water and equal parts sugar. It’s thick and sweet and helps balance the flavours in the cocktail
How to make cranberry margarita – step by step
Start by chilling your glass with some ice cubes and frozen cranberries.
Then you need to measure out your alcohol, tequila and the Cointreau, and add your cranberry juice into the cocktail shaker and mix.
Once it’s fully combined, pour your cranberry margarita into your chilled glass. Add the twist of lime and decorate with rosemary sprig.
Top Tips
Please drink responsibly and check out Drink Aware for more information.
Chill your glass with frozen cranberries. This stops from watering down your drink but keeps it light and chilled too.
Decorate your glass for a really Christmassy feel, sprigs of rosemary, cranberries and the sugar topped glass.
You can mix up your Christmas cranberry margarita ahead of time and then simply serve it when you’re ready.
Substitutions and variations
Cranberry Margarita Pitcher
Upsize it and keep the drinks flowing all night by scaling up the measures and using it to serve the whole party. Everyone loves cranberry margaritas. Just don’t forget to add more ice to keep it cool.
Making ahead of time options
Cocktails are best when fresh but you can make them ahead of time by scaling up your ingredients and making a batch of Christmas cranberry margaritas. Then keep them chilled in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
Fill a glass with ice and then serve. You can keep topping up your pitcher with more cocktail to keep it replenished.
Cranberry Margarita FAQS
What is cranberry margarita made of?
A cranberry margarita is made of tequila, triple sec and cranberry juice. All the flavours should be shaken together and then served over ice.
Does cranberry juice go with tequila?
Yes cranberry juice goes very well with tequila, the two flavours are well-balanced and make a wonderful cocktail.
What alcohol goes with cranberry juice?
You can have lots of alcohol with cranberry juice, vodka, tequila and gin to name a few. You can also mix your alcohol and make a cranberry cocktail.
How can you decorate a Christmas margarita?
You can decorate a Christmas margarita with cranberries, rosemary and a twist of lime. These flavours compliment your cocktail whilst also decorating your glass beautifully.
What cocktail is made from triple sec tequila and lemon or lime juice?
A margarita is made with tequila and triple sec with lemon or lime juice. You can create a flavoured margarita by adding a fruit juice to the mix too but the classic ingredients remain the same.
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Recipe
Christmas Cranberry Margarita Recipe
Equipment
- Glass Tumbler
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 50 ml White Tequila
- 25 ml simple sugar syrup
- 25 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 125 ml cranberry juice
- ½ lime (juice from half a lime)
- Lime glass and salt everything in cocktail shaker, strain into glass, decorate and ice.
Decorations
- fresh rosemary
- Fresh or Frozen Cranberries (frozen cranberries will help keep the cocktail cold)
- Lime (sliced)
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip in salt. Fill the glass with ice.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec and the juice of half a lime. Shake to combine.
- Strain the cocktail over the prepared glass and garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.