Best 8 Cranberry Margarita Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Dive into the tantalizing world of flavors with Tasty's cranberry margarita recipe, a delightful concoction that captures the essence of vibrant cranberries, zesty limes, and premium tequila. This captivating drink is perfect for special occasions, festive gatherings, or simply indulging in a refreshing treat. With its vibrant color and captivating aroma, this cranberry margarita recipe promises an unforgettable taste experience that will leave your palate craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY MARGARITAS



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Colorful Cranberry Margaritas. Tart and perfectly sweet. A festive cocktail to serve during the holidays!

Provided by Kelley Simmons

Categories     Drinks

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup triple sec
1 cup cranberry juice
ice for serving
fresh cranberries for serving (if desired)
lime wedges for serving (if desired)
sugar or salt for rim (if desired)

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake or stir until combined.
  • Rim two glasses with sugar or salt if desired. Fill will ice.
  • Divide margaritas between the two glasses and serve with fresh cranberries and lime wedges for garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 7 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRANBERRY MARGARITA



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Switch up your margarita with this delicious cranberry variety. No sugary margarita mix needed, just fresh fruit!

Provided by Ashleigh Evans

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Tequila Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon white sugar, or as needed
1 teaspoon salt, or as needed
ice cubes
1 orange, sliced
1 lime, sliced
4 ounces 100% cranberry juice (such as Ocean Spray® Organic)
2 ounces silver tequila (such as Patron®)
1 ounce triple sec
1 orange, juiced
1 lime, juiced
8 ounces lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage (such as Squirt®)

Steps:

  • Rim 2 wine glasses with sugar and salt. Fill with ice. Add an orange slice and lime slice to each glass.
  • Pour cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, orange juice, and lime juice into a shaker. Shake well.
  • Pour mixture evenly over ice in rimmed glasses. Top with lemon-lime beverage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 1180 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

CRANBERRY MARGARITA



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Add a dash of festive spirit to any Christmas party with this vivid red tequila, cranberry and triple sec cocktail, decorated with an orange sugar rim

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Cocktails, Drink

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tsp clear honey
finely grated zest and juice 1 orange
1 tbsp coarse sea salt
1 tbsp granulated sugar
200ml tequila
juice 1 lime
200ml cranberry juice
50ml triple sec
ice
a fine paintbrush

Steps:

  • Using a fine, clean paintbrush, paint a thin layer of honey around the rim of 4 margarita or martini glasses. In a saucer, combine the orange zest, salt and sugar, then turn the glasses upside down and dip them into the mixture. Put the glasses in the fridge to chill.
  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the orange juice, tequila, lime juice, cranberry juice, triple sec and ice, and shake to combine. When the outside of the shaker feels cold, strain the mixture into your prepared glasses and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

CRANBERRY MARGARITA



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Cranberry simple syrup gives this frozen cocktail a festive crimson hue -- perfect for the holidays!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup sugar
8 ounces frozen cranberries (2 cups)
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
1 cup tequila
1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Make the Whole-Berry Cranberry Simple Syrup: Stir together sugar, cranberries, lime zest and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high, stirring constantly, until cranberries just start to burst, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool completely. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 week.
  • Make the cocktail: In a blender, combine tequila, lime juice, 4 cups ice, and 1 1/2 cups cranberries and syrup from Whole Berry Cranberry Simple Syrup. Blend until smooth. Divide among 4 margarita glasses.

CRANBERRY MARGARITA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: limes, ice, tequila, simple syrup, Ocean Spray 100% Juice Cranberry, triple sec, kosher salt

Provided by Ivan Diaz

Categories     Drinks

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 limes, divided
1 ½ cups ice, cubed
1 ½ oz tequila, reposado preffered
½ oz simple syrup
2 oz Ocean Spray 100% Juice Cranberry
½ oz triple sec
¼ cup kosher salt, for garnish

Steps:

  • Roll 2 of the limes on a cutting board to help release the juice. Cut the limes in half and juice them using a citrus press, straining the seeds out if necessary. This should yield approximately 1 ounce of fresh lime juice.
  • Add the cubed ice to a tall shaker.
  • Add the tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, Ocean Spray 100% Juice Cranberry, and Triple sec and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  • Place the kosher salt in a small dish. Cut the remaining lime into quarter wedges.
  • Using one wedge, run the lime around the edge of 2 rocks glasses. Dip the glasses in the salt to make a salted rim.
  • Fill the glasses with fresh ice and strain the contents of the shaker over the fresh ice into the glasses.
  • Serve with the remaining lime wedges and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 14 grams

CRANBERRY MARGARITA



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A blend of the Southwest and Northeast with this delicious take on a Mexican classic. This is a great Autumn party drink. From Rachel Ray.

Provided by barefootmommawv

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 2 medium pitchers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups cranberry juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh frozen cranberries, rinsed
3/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
3/4 cup tequila
1/2 cup Grand Marnier
ice

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients, except for the ice.
  • Pour half of the mixture in the blender and fill the rest of the blender with ice.
  • Blend.
  • Repeat with second half of mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7, Fat 0.3, Sodium 6.4, Carbohydrate 87.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 73.2, Protein 0.7

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY MARGARITA



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Holiday cocktail. Rim glass with sugar or salt, if desired and serve drink with fresh cranberries and lime wedges.

Provided by ERIKIM21

Categories     Margaritas

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

sugar or salt as needed
ice as needed
3 fluid ounces cranberry juice
1 ½ fluid ounces lime margarita mix
1 ½ fluid ounces tequila
1 fluid ounce triple sec
2 to 3 fresh cranberries
1 wedge lime

Steps:

  • Rim a cocktail glass with sugar or salt if desired, then fill with ice.
  • Combine cranberry juice, margarita mix, tequila, and triple sec in a cocktail shaker. Shake or stir until combined and pour over ice. Add cranberries and garnish with lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 34.4 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE MARGARITAS



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I came up with this beverage to serve at holiday celebrations for a festive twist on the traditional margarita. It's light and refreshing, and looks beautiful with sugar crystals on glass rims. -Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

4-1/2 cups diet lemon-lime soda, chilled
1-1/2 cups tequila
1-1/2 cups cranberry juice, chilled
1-1/2 cups pomegranate juice, chilled
Pomegranate seeds and frozen cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a pitcher, combine the soda, tequila and juices. Serve in chilled glasses. Garnish with pomegranate and cranberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • Use a good quality tequila for the best results. A reposado or añejo tequila will work well.
  • If you don't have Cointreau, you can use another orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or triple sec.
  • If you like your margaritas sweeter, you can add more simple syrup to taste.
  • Garnish your margaritas with a lime wedge and a few cranberries for a festive look.

Conclusion:

The Cranberry Margarita is a refreshing and delicious cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a fun and festive cocktail, give the Cranberry Margarita a try!

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