CRANBERRY MARGARITAS - THE LIGHTSHIP RESTAURANT

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Published in Gourmet magazine, November 1992. From the Lightship Restaurant in Long Beach, Washington. Made with fresh cranberries and apples. If you plan on serving more than 4-6 cranberry margaritas during the upcoming week, just double or triple the cranberry-apple puree and keep it on hand (it keeps for up to one week; just cover and chill).

Provided by swissms

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup apple juice, plus
1/4 cup apple juice
6 ounces fresh cranberries, picked over
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and sliced
3 cups ice cubes
6 ounces cuervo gold tequila (3/4 cup)
1 1/2 ounces triple sec (3 tablespoons) or 1 1/2 ounces Grand Marnier (3 tablespoons)
3 ounces liquid, whiskey-sour mix (6 tablespoons)
2 ounces Rose's lime juice (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Cranberry-Apple Puree:.
  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar and 1/2 cup apple juice; bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, and add the cranberries. Boil for 1 minute, stirring, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the cranberries burst.
  • Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  • In a food processor or blender, puree the cranberry mixture with the apples and the remaining 1/4 cup apple juice until it is smooth. (Makes 1 1/2 cups; Cover and chill for up to 1 week).
  • Margaritas:.
  • In a blender, puree the ice with the teuila, triple sec, whiskey-sour mix, lime juice, and 1 1/2 cups of the cranberry-apple puree until the mixture is smooth.

Kala Gyawali
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These margaritas are a must-try for any margarita lover.


Sana Askari
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These margaritas are the perfect way to celebrate any occasion.


Abraham Mansion
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I love the way these margaritas look. They are so festive and perfect for a party.


Elisiva Latu
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These margaritas are the best I've ever had. I will definitely be making them again.


Prem Rathore
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These margaritas are amazing.


omar waleed
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These margaritas are a must-try. They are so good, you won't be able to resist them.


Sheila Griffin
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I highly recommend these margaritas. They are easy to make, delicious, and they are perfect for any occasion.


mia gamer
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These margaritas are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. They are not too sweet and they are not too tart.


Demarco Lester
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I love the cranberry flavor in these margaritas. It makes them so unique and delicious.


dana livingston
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These margaritas are the perfect way to enjoy a summer day. They are refreshing and delicious.


thediamondblocker 912
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I've made these margaritas several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste great.


Miasser Ibrahim
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I made these margaritas for my friends and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time.


Karaama Adde
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These margaritas were the perfect way to celebrate my birthday. They were delicious and everyone had a great time.


Sarah Quddusi
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I'm not usually a fan of margaritas, but these were really good. The cranberry flavor was perfect and they were not too sweet.


Chinedu michael
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These margaritas were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.