Cranberry Margaritas
Ok, I think it’s time for a toast.
First of all, TGIF! I don’t know about you all, but my week has been bonkers busy with work, and I have been counting down to the weekend. Looking forward to some much-needed hang out time with friends, officially starting the move into my new loft (with my new kitchen!!), and a little pie baking (of course, with my favorite homemade pie crust) for a Hallmark shoot. Cheers to the weekend!
Second, I would like to give a shout out to all of the other deliciousness happening in the food blogosphere this week. From Heidi’s smoked salmon spread, to Sally’s apple cider donut holes, to Jessica’s autumn nachos, to Gina’s cauliflower tots, to Sandy’s baked salami chips, to Kelly’s no bake chocolate cookie pops, and on and on, the food blogosphere has been representin’ lately! So much deliciousness to admire. And then make. And then eat.
Finally, shall we toast with one of my new favorite drink recipes? You all know how obsessed I am with margaritas. So the only reasonable thing to do for the holiday season was to — of course — whip up a cranberry margaritas recipe! Cheers to that!
I happen to have also been on a bit of a cranberry juice kick lately. I somehow rediscovered Grape Nuts this year, and my favorite thing to pair with them for breakfast is a nice iced glass of cranberry juice. (And for what it’s worth, I highly recommend the 100% not-from-concentrate Simply Cranberry Cocktail. Delish!)
So when happy hour arrived yesterday, I decided to take a shortcut and just whip up a batch of cranberry margaritas using store-bought cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice. If you want to get fancy and make your own homemade cranberry juice, I’ve included a little tutorial in the recipe. But I won’t judge you if you take the shortcut. It’s quick, and easy, and GOOD.
I got a little creative with the garnishing. You can use fresh cranberries, limes (wedges, slices, curls, you name it!), ice (cubed, crushed, blended), or whatever your cranberry-margarita-loving-heart desires.
But bottom line, this cranberry margarita recipe is quick and easy and tasty, and perfect for toasting during the holidays or just any happy hour.
So cheers to all of you out there! May your weekend, or whenever this finds you, be “berry” merry and bright…
…and delicious. :)
Easy Cranberry Margaritas
Sweet and tart cranberry juice makes for extra festive margaritas!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice (I recommend using a brand that is 100% juice)
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup tequila
- 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
- ice cubes
Directions:
Stir all ingredients together until blended. Serve over ice in sugar- or salt-rimmed glasses, garnished with fresh cranberries and lime wedges if desired.
If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #gimmesomeoven. I'd love to see what you cook!
After having pinned for a while I finally got around to making these. I cut in half and made in a shaker. These are delicious. I had mostly given up on margaritas. They are so icky sweet I get a headache almost every time I have one. I bought 100% organic juice and these were perfect. Not too sweet and yet not too tart. I will make a pitcher next time! Thank you for getting me back in the margaritas game!
Pingback: 15 Christmas Cocktails - The411Owl
I know I’m late to the party ;) BUT I found these in the recipe archive and made them for Christmas this year – HUGE HIT! Thanks, Ali!
Pingback: 10 Christmas Beverages
Pingback: Cranberry Lime-Margarita – DANK DRINKS
Pingback: 14 Homemade Margarita Recipes To Try This Weekend | #1 News Source For Teens
Pingback: 14 Homemade Margarita Recipes To Try This Weekend - goodnews4youonline
Pingback: 40 Marvelous Margarita Recipes: Cinco De Mayo Drinks | Chief Health
Pingback: 14 Homemade Margarita Recipes To Try This Weekend - NewsReporter
Pingback: 14 Homemade Margarita Recipes To Try This Weekend - Your Healthy Cup of Tea
Pingback: 14 Homemade Margarita Recipes To Try This Weekend
Pingback: 14 Homemade Margarita Recipes To Try This Weekend – Super Hero Spotlight
Pingback: 13 New Year's Drinks to Ring in 2018 | Spaceships and Laser Beams
Pingback: 6 Thanksgiving Cocktails for Your Celebration - Loren's World
Pingback: Cranberry Margartia – KQ98
Pingback: The Grown-Up Way To Drink Tequila – FoodBlog
Pingback: Holiday Pointers: Eats and Treats! - Do Good Events
Pingback: The Grown-Up Way To Drink Tequila – Trendyhealthyfood
Pingback: Autumn Cocktails - Capesthorne Hall and Weddings
Pingback: 22 Cranberry Cocktail Recipes: Holiday Beverages | Chief Health
As a result, they produce new dash cams that specialize & target those specific needs and wants. With so many options it’s hard to decide which camera is a …
Pingback: Mom Fab Fun – Prepare Your Table and Your Heart for Thanksgiving
Pingback: Ready For A Drink? · Cozy Little House
Pingback: 15 Best Cocktails for New Years Eve - Foodness Gracious
Pingback: 63 Christmas adult drink ideas – Christmas Photos
Pingback: Cheers! 16 Alcoholic Beverages with a Christmas Twist – Chocolate Tins
Doubled the recipe and made a pitcher for Christmas Eve. A fabulous holiday or anytime cocktail. Used Cointreau and high quality tequila, Tres Generaciones.
Pingback: Plymouth Roquefort Burger (S3E5) – Bob's Burgers by Broads
Pingback: 21 Super Creative Margarita Recipes. Olé! - Seas Your Day
These are fabulous. I recommend using a high quality silver tequila and Cointreau.