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Mistletoe Margarita Recipe

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Celebrate the holiday season with a refreshing and festive Mistletoe Margarita. This vibrant cocktail blends tequila, cranberry juice, and lime with a touch of sweetness, perfect for Christmas gatherings or cozy winter evenings. Garnished with fresh cranberries, lime, and mint, it’s a visually stunning and delicious cocktail to enjoy with friends and family.

Ingredients

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For the Cocktail

  • 2 ounces tequila blanco or reposado
  • 1 ounce triple sec
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce cranberry juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • Ice cubes

For Garnish and Glass

  • Fresh cranberries for garnish
  • Lime wedge for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Coarse salt or sugar for rimming the glass

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass to moisten it, then dip the rim into coarse salt or sugar to create a festive rim.
  2. Fill Cocktail Shaker with Ice: Add enough ice cubes to a cocktail shaker to chill the drink thoroughly.
  3. Add Ingredients to Shaker: Pour in the tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup into the shaker filled with ice.
  4. Shake Well: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
  5. Prepare Serving Glass: Fill the rimmed glass with fresh ice cubes to keep the cocktail cool.
  6. Strain and Serve: Strain the chilled margarita mixture into the prepared glass over the fresh ice.
  7. Garnish: Decorate the cocktail with fresh cranberries, a lime wedge on the rim, and a sprig of fresh mint for a festive touch.
  8. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your refreshing Mistletoe Margarita right away for the best flavor and chill.

Notes

  • Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best citrus flavor.
  • Simple syrup can be adjusted to your preferred level of sweetness.
  • To make simple syrup, dissolve equal parts sugar in hot water and let cool.
  • Try reposado tequila for a slightly richer, smoother taste.
  • Rim the glass with sugar for a sweeter cocktail or salt for a more traditional margarita balance.
  • Fresh cranberries are seasonal, but frozen can be used as a garnish as well.

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