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Cranberry margarita with salted rim and lime wedge.

Cranberry Margarita Recipe

This easy cranberry margarita recipe is sweet, tart, and simple to make! Fresh lime, smooth tequila, and orange liqueur balance the bold cranberry flavor in every sip. Perfect for holidays or happy hour!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Lisa Wells

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces cranberry juice
  • 1 ½ ounces tequila
  • ½ ounce orange liqueur
  • ½ ounce lime juice
  • ½ ounce agave to taste
  • Ice cubes
  • lime wedge to rim glass
  • sea salt or sugar to rim glass

Instructions

  • Rim a margarita glass by running a lime wedge around the edge then dipping it in a shallow plate of sea salt, sugar or a mix of both. Add ice cubes.
  • Add cranberry juice, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, agave and ice to the shaker. Shake until blended and fully chilled, about 15 seconds. 
  • Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and garnish as desired.