Thanksgiving Margarita

Thanksgiving Margarita

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Cranberries are loaded with vitamin C and powerful antioxidants that support immune health and may help prevent urinary tract infections — a festive toast with benefits!
Thanksgiving Margarita

Thanksgiving Margarita

Recipe by Daily Disher

This vibrant margarita blends cranberry juice, tequila, and fresh lime with a salted rim — a tart, refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.

Course: CocktailCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups cranberry juice

    • 1 cup tequila

    • 0.5 cup orange liqueur

    • 0.5 cup lime juice

    • 0.25 cup simple syrup

    • 0.25 sliced lime

    • 0.25 cup coarse salt for rim

    • 0.5 cup ice cubes

    • 4 fresh cranberries for garnish

    Directions

    • Prepare the glasses by running a lime slice along the rims, then dipping them in coarse salt. Set aside.
    • In a large shaker, combine the cranberry juice, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well to mix.
    • Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again vigorously for about 20 seconds to chill the mixture thoroughly.
    • Strain the margarita into the prepared glasses, ensuring an even distribution of liquid among the servings.
    • Garnish each glass with a fresh lime slice and a few cranberries to enhance the festive look and taste.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 200kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    Thirsty Thursday is bringing something bright, tart, and festive to your holiday table. The Thanksgiving Margarita combines the tangy sweetness of cranberry juice with smooth tequila and fresh lime, creating a colorful cocktail that’s as refreshing as it is seasonal. With its festive garnish and perfectly balanced flavor, it’s the ideal drink to toast with family or shake up at your Friendsgiving gathering.

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