Description

This Festive Mistletoe Margarita is a delicious non-alcoholic sip perfect for elevating your holiday gatherings. It balances crisp lime and cranberry with a hint of mint for a refreshing and visually stunning drink.

Ingredients

Scale

2 oz (60ml) Blanco Tequila
1 oz (30ml) Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
0.75 oz (22ml) Cranberry Liqueur
0.5 oz (15ml) Orange Liqueur
0.25 oz (7ml) Simple Syrup (optional)
Ice
2 tbsp Granulated Sugar (for rim)
1/4 tsp Green Food Coloring (optional, for rim)
1/4 tsp Red Food Coloring (optional, for rim)
1 tbsp Fine Sea Salt (optional, for rim)
1 small lime wedge
Fresh Cranberries (for garnish)
Fresh Rosemary Sprigs (for garnish)
Lime Wheels or Wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the rim: Combine sugar with food coloring (if using) on a plate. Moisten the rim of your glass with a lime wedge and dip into the sugar mixture. Set aside.
Craft the margarita base: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, fresh lime juice, cranberry liqueur, orange liqueur, and optional simple syrup.
Shake and strain: Fill the shaker with ice, shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
Garnish: Add a sprig of fresh rosemary and fresh cranberries or a lime wheel to garnish.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, substitute tequila and orange liqueur with sparkling cranberry juice, a dash of orange extract or non-alcoholic orange syrup, and increase cranberry juice.
Use plenty of good quality ice for shaking.
Fresh lime juice is essential for the best flavor.
Adjust sweetness to your preference.
Consider using a coupe or rocks glass for serving.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Drink
Calories: Approx. 250-300 (Varies based on ingredients and alcohol content)
Sugar: Approx. 20-25g
Sodium: Low
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 25-30g
Fiber: Low
Protein: Low
Cholesterol: 0mg

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