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frosted mistletoe margarita

Frosted Mistletoe Margarita: Elevate Your Holiday Cheer

The Frosted Mistletoe Margarita combines cranberry and lime for a festive holiday drink, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 drinks
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail Base
  • 2 oz Silver Tequila Blanco Provides a clean, crisp base
  • 1 oz Cointreau Or other Orange Liqueur; adds sweet flavor
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice Use freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3 oz 100% Unsweetened Cranberry Juice Avoid sweetened versions
  • 1 tbsp Honey or Agave Nectar Adjust based on taste
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries For flavor and garnish
For the Rim
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar For a sweet-salty rim
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt Balances sweetness
For Serving
  • 4 cups Ice Essential for a frozen texture
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary For aromatic touch
  • 1 cup Sugared Cranberries Optional but recommended for garnish

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Margarita glasses
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your margarita glasses. Dip the rim into a mixture of granulated sugar and kosher salt.
  2. In a high-powered blender, combine silver tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, unsweetened cranberry juice, honey, and cranberries. Top with ice and blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the blended margarita into prepared glasses and garnish with fresh rosemary and sugared cranberries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness as needed and chill the glasses for extra refreshment.

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