A cranberry margarita is a festive take on the classic tequila cocktail.

We created a cold-weathermargaritainfused with a tangy and sweetcranberry simple syrup.

Fresh lime juice and bright orange liqueur round out this tequila cocktail.

cranberry margaritas

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Well-balanced and refreshingmark our wordsyoull be sipping on one of these all winter long.

Learn how to make a cranberry margarita, and declare it your new favorite seasonal sipper.

Can I Make a Non-Alcoholic Cranberry Margarita?

cranberry margarita ingredients

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Non-alcoholic cranberry margaritas can be every bit as delicious as those made with tequila and orange liqueur.

Adjust the quantity of ingredients to taste.

Can I Make Cranberry Margaritas Ahead?

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These festive cocktails are just what your next party needs:

Ingredients

8oz.

(1 cup)Cranberry Simple Syrup, divided

Margarita salt

8oz.

(1 cup)blanco tequila, divided

2oz.

making rims with cranberry simple syrup and salt

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(1/4 cup)orange liqueur(such as Cointreau), divided

6oz.

Invert 4 glasses into Cranberry Simple Syrup to coat rims with syrup.

Place each inverted glass into margarita salt to coat rims.

ingredients for cranberry margaritas in shaker

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Shake until well-chilled, about 15 seconds.

Garnish with lime slices, and serve immediately.

pouring cranberry margaritas

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