Description
Celebrate the holiday season with a refreshing Mistletoe Margarita that combines zesty lime and sweet cranberry flavors. This delightful non-alcoholic cocktail is perfect for toasting with friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces tequila (or non-alcoholic alternative)
- 1 ounce triple sec (or orange juice)
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 0.5 ounces simple syrup (or agave syrup)
- Salt or sugar for rim
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Lime wheel for garnish
- Sprig of rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Start by rimming your glass. Run a lime wedge around the edge and then dip it in salt or your choice of colored sugar. Set the glass aside.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of tequila (or your non-alcoholic alternative), 1 ounce of triple sec (or orange juice), 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice, and 2 ounces of cranberry juice.
- Add Sweetness: If you like your drinks a little sweeter, add half an ounce of simple syrup or agave syrup to the shaker.
- Shake It Up: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds. This will chill the mixture and blend the flavors beautifully.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with ice. You can use a fine mesh strainer for a smoother finish.
- Garnish: Add a festive touch by garnishing with fresh cranberries, a lime wheel, or a sprig of rosemary for that perfect holiday look.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients whenever possible for the best flavor. For a non-alcoholic version, skip the tequila and triple sec, adding more cranberry and lime juice instead along with a splash of soda water.