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!
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
- 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!
How to Make Cranberry Margaritas
- 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.
Enjoy!
More Festive Holiday Drinks
Cranberry Margaritas
Ingredients
For the margaritas:
- 1 cup silver tequila
- 1 ½ cups 100% cranberry juice
- ½ cup triple sec orange liqueur
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- Lime wedges, fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs optional garnish
For rimming the glasses:
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Pour tequila, cranberry juice, triple sec and lime juice into a small pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- Prepare the salt mixture by stirring together salt, sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon in a small bowl until combined. Pour onto a small plate or saucer.
- Rub lime wedge around the edge of each glass. Dip in the salt mixture on the plate to coat.
- Serve margaritas over ice and garnish with cranberries, lime wedges and/or fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
This post was originally published October 2015. It has been updated with new text, new photos and recipe slightly revised December 2021.
Adapted from Gimme Some Oven
My favorite! These look amazing, Amy. Pinned 🙂
Thanks so much, Valerie! 🙂