Cranberry Margarita

This Cranberry Margarita (Christmas Margarita) is perfect for enjoying throughout the Christmas season. It’s made on the rocks with tequila, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice, and Cointreau!

After you enjoy a few Christmas Margaritas, be sure to ring in the New Year with this Frozen Champagne Margarita!

The Perfect Christmas Drink

Bring all of your winter parties to life with this seasonally fun Cranberry Margarita! Bursting with fresh flavor that’s perfectly tart yet sweet and finished off with festive garnishes to fit the occasion!

Make a single drink or mix up a large batch! Enjoy it at home by the light of the Christmas tree or at the annual holiday party.

I find this margarita goes down best while munching on appetizers with friends and family!

Cranberry Margarita Ingredients

• Ice
• Tequila
• Fresh Lime Juice
• Pure Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
• Cointreau
• Simple Syrup
• Coarse Salt or Sugar for the rim
• Lime Slice
• Cranberries
• Fresh Mint

100% Cranberry Juice Vs. Cranberry Cocktail

The difference between the two lies in where the sugar comes from in each. 100% cranberry juice uses the sweetness of other fruits to balance out the tart cranberry flavor. Cranberry cocktail is made with high-fructose corn syrup and added sugars to sweeten it. For this recipe, I actually recommend using Pure Unsweetened Cranberry Juice, which is more concentrated than 100% and will give you a deeper flavor and red color. If you use 100% in this recipe, you will want to increase it to 2 ounces.

How To Make A Cranberry Margarita

1. Pour tequila, lime juice, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice. Then shake vigorously until it becomes cold.
2. Add simple syrup to a shallow plate, and add salt or sugar to a separate small plate. Dip the rim of the glass in the syrup first and then in the salt or sugar.
3. Add ice to the glass and then strain the cocktail into it. Garnish the margarita with a slice of lime, cranberries, and a sprig of fresh mint.

Make It A Large Batch For Parties!

This Easy Cranberry Margarita Recipe is perfect for all of your holiday parties! But the last thing you want to do is be a bartender when you want to mingle with friends and family.

Therefore, the best way to serve these margaritas for a party is to make a large batch! To do so, gently stir together 2 cups of tequila, 1/2 cup of Cointreau, 1 cup of lime juice, 1 cup of pomegranate juice, 3 ounces of simple syrup, and 1 1/2 cups of 100% cranberry juice.

This Cranberry Margarita can be prepared and served in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour and then serve over ice!

Cranberry Margarita Slushie

You can make a Frozen Cranberry Margarita by adding the ingredients to a blender with ice and blending. Usually, for frozen margaritas, I recommend increasing the cranberry juice a bit so that the flavor stands out a little more with all the ice.

More Christmas Drink Recipes:

• Jingle Juice Recipe – Made with three types of alcohol in 5 minutes!
• Christmas Punch (Alcoholic or Not) – The most popular recipe on the blog!
• DIY Hot Cocoa Bar – A fun setup that the whole family can enjoy!
• Sparkling Vodka Cranberry – Garnished with sugared cranberries and rosemary!
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate – A sweet, minty twist on the classic drink!