Mistletoe Margaritas
Tasty winter cocktail that is good for any holiday party.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Margaritas
Servings: 6 Margaritas
Calories: 311kcal
- 1/2 cup cranberries Fresh
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp salt optional
- 1 lime single wedge for rim of glass
- 2 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- 12 oz tequila silver
- 8 oz triple sec
- 3/4 c. lime juice
- 6 c. ice
- 6 sprig Mint
Mix cranberries with 1/4 cup of the lime juice in a small bowl.
Remove cranberries from the lime juice and then mix with 1/4 cup sugar in a zip lock bag. Thourghly mix together until the cranberries are coated with the sugar.
Place cranberries on a cookie sheet covered with parchment pper to dry.
Combine cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, remaining lime juice, and ice in a large blender. Blend until smooth.
Optional Step: Combine remaining sugar with salt on a shallow plate or bowl and mix togeher. Rim each glass with the lime wedge and then dip in salt/sugar mixture.
Pour margarita mix into into salt/sugar rimmed glasses . Add a sprig of mint and 4-5 sugar-coated cranberries for garnish.
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg