Classic margaritas get a festive twist in these easy and delicious Cranberry Margaritas. They’re a favorite holiday cocktail and will be the hit of your celebration!

Overhead view of three garnished cranberry margaritas on a silver serving tray.

Because a festively beautiful and delicious drink always makes the holidays merrier and brighter, right?! They’re the ultimate holiday cocktail for margarita lovers and incredibly simple to make. They’re perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years!

Ingredients Notes

Front view of ingredients for making cranberry margaritas.

Tequila – I use silver tequila.
Cranberry Juice – You’ll need 100% cranberry juice (not the cocktail blend). It is more tart but so flavorful and refreshing! If you find it is too tart, you can always add a little simple syrup.
Triple sec – orange liqueur.
Lime wedges – for lime juice, rimming the glasses and garnish.
Salt mixture – I use a combination of kosher salt, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon and nutmeg for rimming the glasses. You can most definitely use salt only for rimming, but I love the hint of fall spices in the mixture.
Optional garnishes – Fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs aren’t required, but sure do make this cocktail merry and bright!

Front view of three cranberry margaritas garnished with cranberries, lime and rosemary.

How to Make Cranberry Margaritas

A glass rim dipped into salt mixture on a white saucer.

Pour tequila, cranberry juice, triple sec and lime juice into a small pitcher. Stir well to combine.
Prepare the salt mixture by stirring together kosher salt, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl. Pour onto a small plate.
Rub a lime wedge around the edge of each glass. Dip in the salt mixture to coat. Serve the margaritas over ice and garnish, if desired.

Number of Servings

This recipe yields approximately 24 ounces, which can be three (eight ounce) servings or two larger (12 ounce) servings.

Three garnished cranberry margaritas on a silver serving tray.

Enjoy!

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