Cranberry Margarita

Name: Cranberry Margarita
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Bar
Ingredients: 30 ml Silver tequila; 15 ml Triple sec liqueur; 10 ml Fresh lime juice; 150 ml Cranberry juice

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The Cranberry Margarita is a colorful, tart variation of the classic tequila cocktail. It balances the earthy notes of silver tequila and sweet orange liqueur with crisp cranberry juice and fresh lime juice. With its bright red hue and refreshing sour profile, this low-alcohol drink is perfect for holiday gatherings, autumn parties, or casual evening sipping.

Long drink
Sour
Refreshing
Party
Low-alcohol

GlassRocks glass
MethodShake
Time3 min
Strength≈ 6% ABV

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How to make a Cranberry Margarita

Shake it in a rocks glass with ice cubes. About 3 minutes.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Add the silver tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice to the shaker.
Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
Strain the drink into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Garnish with a half lime slice and a cranberry.

Bartender’s tips

For a smoky variation, swap the silver tequila for mezcal to add depth to the tart cranberry flavor.
Use unsweetened cranberry juice for a sharper, more authentic sour taste, or sweetened cranberry juice cocktail if you prefer a milder drink.
Ensure your rocks glass is pre-chilled in the freezer for a few minutes to keep the drink cold longer.

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