Description
Festive christmas mistletoe margaritas blend tequila, cranberry juice, and lime for a holiday cocktail sensation. Green and red garnishes create a merry presentation that celebrates seasonal cheer when you gather with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Liquors:
- 2 cups tequila
Juices:
- 2 1/2 cups orange juice
- 2 1/2 cups cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Mixers and Garnishes:
- 2 cups 7UP
- Cranberries (for garnish, optional)
- Rosemary sprigs (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, blend orange juice, cranberry juice, 7UP, tequila, maraschino cherry juice, and lemon juice over crushed ice, creating a vibrant holiday cocktail base.
- Thoroughly mix the liquid ingredients to ensure a uniform, festive flavor profile that balances sweet and tangy notes.
- Prepare cocktail glasses by rimming edges with sugar or salt for an elegant presentation.
- Pour the chilled margarita mixture into prepared glasses, filling each to about three-quarters full.
- Artfully garnish each glass with fresh cranberries and fragrant rosemary sprigs, adding a decorative winter touch to the drink.
- Serve immediately while the cocktail is cold and refreshing, perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.
Notes
- Swap tequila with non-alcoholic silver tequila or white grape juice for a family-friendly version that keeps the festive spirit alive.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the cocktail extra cold and create a beautiful frost effect that enhances the holiday presentation.
- Add a sugared rim using crushed candy canes or green and red sanding sugar to give the drink a playful Christmas twist that delights guests.
- Prepare the cocktail in advance and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours to allow flavors to meld together, creating a more harmonious and balanced drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg