Minty Cranberry Bliss
This Minty Cranberry Bliss cocktail is a festive and refreshing drink perfect for the holiday season. Made with tequila, cranberry juice, and a hint of mint, it's a delightful twist on the classic margarita. The combination of tangy cranberry and zesty lime creates a harmonious flavor profile, while the touch of mint adds a refreshing twist. Garnish with sugared cranberries and fresh mint to elevate the presentation and enjoy the holiday spirit with every sip.
Minty Cranberry Bliss
A festive and refreshing twist on the classic margarita, the Minty Cranberry Bliss is made with tequila, cranberry juice, and a hint of mint, perfect for celebrating the holiday season.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila (blanco or añejo, or gin or vodka)
- 2 oz Cranberry juice
- 1 oz Lime juice (fresh squeezed)
- 1/2 oz Cointreau (or triple sec)
- 3-5 Fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 oz Simple syrup
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt (for the rim)
- Sugared cranberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare sugared cranberries by coating fresh cranberries in simple syrup, then covering them with dry cane sugar and letting them dry.
- Use a citrus juicer to extract lime juice.
- Rub the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and coat it with kosher salt.
- Measure the remaining ingredients and pick mint leaves.
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine the lime juice, tequila, cranberry juice, Cointreau, simple syrup, and mint leaves.
- Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
- Add ice to a rimmed glass and strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Optionally, top with seltzer water or champagne.
- Garnish the glass with a fresh mint sprig and sugared cranberries.
- Serve cold and enjoy!