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Looking for a festive cocktail to serve during the holidays? This cranberry orange margarita is a beautiful combination of tart cranberry, fresh orange, and classic margarita flavors.
The bright red color makes it perfect for Christmas parties, holiday dinners, and New Year’s Eve celebrations. A little fresh orange juice adds a citrusy sweetness that balances the tart cranberry and lime.
Serve these margaritas in glasses with sugared rims and fresh cranberries for a pretty holiday presentation!
Cranberry Orange Margarita Ingredients
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (such as triple sec or Cointreau)
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 ounce fresh orange juice
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup or agave nectar, optional
- Ice
- Fresh cranberries and orange slices for garnish
How to Make a Cranberry Orange Margarita
If desired, prepare your glasses by rubbing a lime wedge around the rims.
Dip the rims into a shallow plate of sugar or coarse salt.
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add the tequila, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
Shake well for about 15–20 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
Fill your prepared glasses with fresh ice.
Strain the margarita mixture into the glasses.
Garnish with fresh cranberries and an orange slice.
Serve immediately!
Tips for Making Cranberry Orange Margaritas
Adjust the sweetness. Cranberry juice can vary quite a bit in sweetness. If you use unsweetened cranberry juice, you may want to add a little extra simple syrup or agave.
Use fresh citrus. Freshly squeezed orange and lime juice give these margaritas a brighter flavor.
Make a pitcher. You can easily multiply the ingredients to make a pitcher for a holiday gathering. Mix everything except the ice ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Make the glasses festive. A sugar rim, fresh cranberries, and a thin orange slice make these drinks especially pretty for Christmas entertaining.
More Christmas Cocktails to Try
If you enjoy festive holiday drinks, here are a few more recipes to add to your Christmas cocktail menu:
Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this cranberry orange margarita is a fun and colorful way to celebrate the season!
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