Description
This Thanksgiving Margarita blends tart cranberry, bright citrus, and a touch of maple syrup into a festive, fall-inspired cocktail that’s perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces Tequila
- 1 ounce Cranberry Juice
- 1 ounce Orange Juice
- 1 ounce Lime Juice
- 0.5 ounce Maple Syrup
- Cinnamon Stick (for garnish)
- Fresh Rosemary (for garnish)
- Ice Cubes (as needed)
- Cinnamon Sugar (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
- Place your glasses in the freezer or fill them with ice water to chill while you prep.
- In a cocktail shaker, pour in tequila, cranberry juice, orange juice, lime juice, and maple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice. Close it tight and shake for about 20 seconds.
- Empty your chilled glass and run a lime wedge along the rim. Dip the rim in cinnamon sugar.
- Strain the margarita into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a cinnamon stick. Optionally, add a few cranberries for color.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the festive flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh citrus juice for the best flavor.
- Pre-batch the drink base without citrus and refrigerate for easy holiday hosting.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the maple syrup.
- Add a slice of jalapeño for a spicy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: thanksgiving margarita, fall cocktail, cranberry margarita, holiday drinks, festive margarita