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Mistletoe Margarita

A festive, vibrant green holiday cocktail featuring tequila, lime, and a rosemary-cranberry garnish that looks just like mistletoe. Perfect for Christmas parties!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Holiday, Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Rim & Garnish
  • 2 tbsp coarse sugar or sea salt
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 wedge lime for rimming
  • 3-4 fresh cranberries whole
  • 1 sprig rosemary for garnish
Cocktail
  • 2 oz Tequila Blanco
  • 1 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz white cranberry juice or simple syrup to taste
  • 1 cup ice crushed or cubed

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Margarita or Coupe Glass
  • Small Plate for Rimming
  • Citrus Juicer

Method
 

  1. Finely chop 1 tsp of fresh rosemary and mix it with coarse sugar on a shallow plate.
  2. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip into the sugar-rosemary mixture to coat.
  3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and white cranberry juice.
  4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker is frosted and cold.
  5. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice.
  6. Strain the cocktail into the glass.
  7. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and 3 fresh cranberries arranged to look like mistletoe. Add a lime wheel if desired.

Notes

For a greener color, add a tiny drop of green food coloring or a splash of Midori.