Frosted Mistletoe Margarita (Pitcher & Single Serving) Recipe
The Frosted Mistletoe Margarita is a festive and refreshing holiday cocktail that combines the tartness of cranberry juice with the smoothness of silver tequila and a hint of orange liqueur. Blended with ice for a slushy consistency, this drink is garnished with rosemary sprigs and sugared cranberries, making it perfect for winter celebrations and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (pitcher quantity) 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Rim Coating
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
Margarita Mix
- 1 1/2 cups silver tequila (blanco tequila)
- 2 cups 100% unsweetened cranberry juice
- 3/4 cup Cointreau (or other orange liqueur)
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar (adjust to taste)
- Zest from 1 orange
- 4 cups ice
Garnish
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Sugared cranberries (see notes)
Instructions
- Prepare the glasses: On a small, shallow plate, combine the granulated sugar and kosher salt. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each margarita glass, then dip the rim into the salty-sugar mixture until evenly coated. Set the glasses aside.
- Blend the margarita: In a high-powered blender, combine the silver tequila, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, fresh or frozen cranberries, and honey. Add 4 cups of ice to the blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and has a slushy consistency. Add the orange zest and pulse once or twice just to combine.
- Serve: Pour the frosted margarita mixture into your prepared glasses. Garnish each drink with a sprig of fresh rosemary and a few sugared cranberries, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For sugared cranberries: Toss fresh cranberries in egg white and then coat with superfine sugar. Let them dry until hardened for a festive garnish.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey or agave nectar to suit your taste preference.
- Use unsweetened cranberry juice to control sugar levels in the cocktail.
Keywords: Frosted Mistletoe Margarita, cranberry margarita, holiday cocktail, tequila cocktail, blended margarita, festive drinks
