Christmas Margarita with Cranberry Ice Cubes: Perfect Festive Drinks for Holiday Party Gatherings
I personally love making this recipe for our Christmas Eve parties. The cranberry ice cubes are not only pretty but keep the margarita cool while adding a fun, festive twist. I remember one year when my family couldn’t stop talking about how gorgeous the drinks looked with the red berries against the vibrant lime – it’s become a new holiday tradition in our home!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lime juice about 6 limes
- 1/2 cup gold tequila
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 1/4 cup simple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup water for cranberry ice cubes
- Ice cubes for shaking
- Lime wedges and sugar for glass rims
Instructions
- Prepare Cranberry Ice Cubes: Place fresh cranberries into an ice cube tray and fill with water. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Juice the limes to obtain 1 cup of fresh lime juice.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with regular ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Rim the glasses with lime juice and dip them in sugar for a frosted effect.
- Add the cranberry ice cubes to each glass.
- Strain the margarita mixture into the glasses over the cranberry ice cubes.
- Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately. Enjoy the festive flair!