Mistletoe Margaritas
A refreshing and healthier twist on the classic margarita, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Diabetic-friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup whole cranberries
- 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, divided
- 4 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
- 2 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 lime wedge
- 12 cups ice
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 12 oz. silver tequila
- 8 oz. triple sec
- Mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberries by tossing them with 1 Tbsp. lime juice, then coating with 2 Tbsp. of sugar and drying on a baking sheet.
- Prepare the glasses by mixing kosher salt and remaining sugar on a shallow plate and coating the rims.
- Blend the ice, cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, and remaining lime juice until smooth.
- Serve the margarita in the prepared glasses and garnish with mint and dried cranberries.
Notes
Reduces sugar for a healthier option. Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cocktail, margarita, holiday, low calorie, cranberry
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