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Cranberry Margarita

Cranberry margarita
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This cranberry margarita is packed with sweet tart flavor and a brilliant bright red color! It’s fun and delicious spin on the classic.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) 100% cranberry juice (not sweetened)*
  • 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) tequila blanco or reposado**
  • 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Cointreau
  • 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) simple syrup or maple syrup*
  • Kosher salt or flaky sea salt, for the rim (optional)
  • Ice, for serving (try clear ice)
  • For the garnish: cranberries, rosemary sprig

Instructions

  1. Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of salt (or for a festive look, use Margarita Salt).
  2. Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Shake until cold. Strain the margarita into the glass with the salted rim. Fill the glass with ice, garnish with cranberries and a rosemary sprig, and serve.
  3. Pitcher variation: To make a pitcher of 8 servings, mix together in a pitcher: 1 1/2 cups tequila, 1 1/2 cups 100% unsweetened cranberry juice, 1 cup Cointreau, 1/2 cup lime juice, and 1/2 cup simple syrup or maple syrup. Add three handfuls of ice and stir until cold. Pour into individual glasses. 

Notes

*If all you can find is sweetened cranberry juice, use half the simple syrup quantity (or add to taste). 

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/cranberry-margarita/