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By leah jones

Festive Christmas Margarita Recipe

Get in the festive spirit with this Christmas margarita recipe. Serve some for friends and family at a get-together or make one to unwind from all the hecticness of the holidays.

2 oz silver tequila 1 oz triple sec (or Cointreau) 1 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened for a tart flavor, or sweetened if preferred) 1 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)

Ingredients

½ oz simple syrup (adjust for sweetness, or use agave syrup) Ice cubes Fresh cranberries and lime slices (for garnish) Coarse salt or sugar (for rimming the glass)

Ingredients

The first step to making the perfect Christmas drink is to rub a lime wedge around the rim of your margarita glass.

Prepare Glass

Next, enhance the flavor by dipping the rim into coarse salt or sugar on a small plate.

Prepare Glass

In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice and simple syrup.

Mix the Margarita

Add a handful of ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

Mix the Margarita

Fill the prepared glass with ice then strain the margarita mixture into the glass.

Serve

Add a few fresh cranberries and a lime slice to the drink for a festive touch.

Garnish

For a sparkling twist, top with a splash of club soda or prosecco.

Optional

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