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    Cranberry Margaritas

    Colorful Cranberry Margaritas. Tart and perfectly sweet. A festive cocktail to serve during the holidays!
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
    • 1/2 cup tequila
    • 1/4 cup triple sec
    • 1 cup cranberry juice, store bought or homemade
    • ice for serving
    • fresh cranberries for garnish, if desired
    • lime wedges for garnish, if desired

    Homemade Cranberry Juice

    • 2 cups fresh cranberries
    • 2 cups water
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a large measuring cup. Stir to combine.
      Fill each glass with ice and divide the margarita mixture between the two glasses.
      Garnish with fresh cranberries and lime slices for garnish, if desired.

    Homemade Cranberry Juice

    • Add cranberries and water to a small saucepan. Simmer for 15 minutes or until all of the cranberries have opened up and burst.
    • Pour the cranberry mixture through a sieve to extract all of the juice.
    • Transfer the juice back to the saucepan and add in sugar. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sugar dissolves.
      Allow the cranberry juice to cool before adding it to your cocktail.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg