Minty Mistletoe Margarita

This Minty Mistletoe Margarita is a festive twist on the classic margarita, perfect for spreading holiday cheer. Made with tequila, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and a hint of mint, this cocktail is both refreshing and full of holiday spirit. Garnish with sugared cranberries and a sprig of fresh mint for an extra flourish.

Minty Mistletoe Margarita

A festive and refreshing margarita with tequila, cranberry juice, and a hint of mint, perfect for the holiday season.

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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)
  • 1-2 Mint leaves (Fresh)
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt (for the rim)
  • Sugared cranberries (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Optional: To make sugared cranberries, coat fresh cranberries in simple syrup, then roll them in dry cane sugar and let them dry.
  2. Use a lime wedge to rub the rim of the glass, then dip it in kosher salt to coat the rim.
  3. Squeeze fresh lime juice.
  4. Measure the tequila, cranberry juice, cointreau, simple syrup, and pick a few mint leaves.
  5. In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine the lime juice, tequila, cranberry juice, cointreau, simple syrup, and mint leaves.
  6. Close the shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  7. Add ice to the rimmed glass.
  8. Strain the cocktail into the glass.
  9. Optionally, top off with seltzer water or champagne.
  10. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a few sugared cranberries.
  11. Serve cold and enjoy!