Holiday Cranberry Sparkler

This festive and beautiful cranberry margarita, known as the Holiday Cranberry Sparkler, is a delightful reminder that margaritas can be enjoyed all year round. It's perfect for holiday gatherings and adds a touch of elegance with its vibrant red hue. The combination of cranberry juice, tequila, and citrus flavors creates a refreshing and balanced cocktail that is sure to be a hit at any celebration.

Holiday Cranberry Sparkler

A festive and beautiful cranberry margarita, known as the Holiday Cranberry Sparkler, perfect for holiday gatherings and enjoyed all year round.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp cranberry juice
  • Sugar for rimming
  • Ice
  • 1/4 cup fresh or thawed cranberries
  • 2 tbsp tequila
  • 2 tbsp cranberry juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp orange liqueur (such as Triple Sec)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup chilled club soda
  • 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • Garnishes: whole cranberries, lime peel strips

Instructions

  1. Dip the rim of a glass in cranberry juice, then dip in sugar to coat.
  2. Fill the glass with ice.
  3. In a blender, mix cranberries, tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice, orange liqueur, and sugar for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour the mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large pitcher.
  5. Stir in chilled club soda and orange juice.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared glass.
  7. Garnish with whole cranberries and lime peel strips.