If you prefer your margaritas on the rocks, feel free to skip the blender step. And if you're not much of a cranberry fan, we highly suggest you consider our "White Christmas Margaritas" instead.
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- Yields:
- 8 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 10 mins
- Total Time:
- 20 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 251
Ingredients
- 1/2 c.
whole cranberries
- 1/4 c.
granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tbsp.
kosher salt
- 1
wedge lime, for rim
- 2 c.
cranberry juice
- 12 oz.
silver tequila
- 8 oz.
triple sec
- 1/2 c.
plus 1 tbsp. lime juice, divided
- 12 c.
ice
Mint, for garnish
Directions
- Step 1In a medium bowl, toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Drain out lime juice, then toss with 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour onto a baking sheet to dry.
- Step 2Combine remaining sugar with salt on a shallow plate and mix to combine. Using the lime wedge, wet rim of each glass, then dip in sugar salt mixture.
- Step 3Combine cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, remaining 1/2 cup lime juice, and ice in a large blender, working in batches if necessary. Blend until smooth.
- Step 4Pour into prepared glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint and a couple sugared cranberries.
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