Christmas Mistletoe Margarita (Print version)

Shake up a festive Christmas Mistletoe Margarita with reposado tequila, tart cranberry juice, fresh lime, and a cinnamon-sugar rim. A bright holiday cocktail ready in five minutes.

# Ingredients:

For the cocktail

01 - 2 oz (60 ml) reposado tequila

02 - 1 oz (30 ml) orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)

03 - 2 oz (60 ml) 100% cranberry juice

04 - 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice

05 - 1/2 oz (15 ml) agave nectar or simple syrup (optional)

06 - Ice

For the rim and garnish

07 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar mixed with 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

08 - 1 lime wedge

09 - Fresh cranberries, rosemary sprig, or cinnamon stick for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Run a lime wedge around the outer edge of a glass, then dip into cinnamon sugar. Tap off excess.

02 - Combine reposado tequila, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and agave if using in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker is frosted.

03 - Strain over fresh ice into the prepared glass.

04 - Add fresh cranberries, a rosemary sprig, or a thin lime wheel. Serve immediately.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served immediately over fresh ice.

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