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frosted mistletoe margarita

Frosted Mistletoe Margarita: A Festive Twist on Holiday Cheer

Enjoy a frosted mistletoe margarita that combines sweet oranges and tart cranberries for a festive holiday drink.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail Base
  • 2 oz Silver Tequila blanco tequila for fruit-forward taste
  • 1 oz Orange Liqueur (Cointreau) triple sec as substitute if needed
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice freshly squeezed for brightness
  • 4 oz Cranberry Juice (100% unsweetened) essential for flavor and color
  • 1 tbsp Agave Nectar or Honey adjust according to taste preference
For the Slushy Texture
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries blend some in or use as garnish
  • 2 cups Ice blend until desired thickness is achieved
For the Rim and Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar for rimming the glasses
  • 1/4 cup Kosher Salt for rimming the glasses
  • 1 unit Zest from 1 Orange for citrus aroma and flavor
  • Garnishes fresh rosemary sprigs and sugared cranberries

Equipment

  • blender
  • Cocktail glasses

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rim cocktail glasses with lime juice and dip in a mixture of sugar and kosher salt.
  2. In a blender, combine silver tequila, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, lime juice, cranberries, agave nectar, and ice. Blend until smooth.
  3. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or tartness if needed by adding honey or lime juice.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared glasses and garnish with rosemary and sugared cranberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adapt for non-alcoholic versions by substituting tequila with sparkling water.

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