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Easy Christmas Cocktail Recipe for Holiday Parties

Christmas Mistletoe Margarita is a festive holiday cocktail made with tequila, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and triple sec. This vibrant Christmas cocktail delivers refreshing citrus flavor with a stunning ruby-red color, perfect for holiday entertaining.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz tequila blanco or reposado
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 2 oz cranberry juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • Fresh cranberries for garnish
  • Lime wedge
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Coarse salt or sugar for rimming
  • Fresh ice cubes

Method
 

  1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip into salt or sugar.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with fresh ice.
  3. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup.
  4. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until chilled.
  5. Fill a serving glass with fresh ice.
  6. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.
  7. Garnish with cranberries, lime wedge, and mint leaves.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Chill glassware before serving to maintain optimal temperature and presentation.