Mistletoe Margarita

Submitted by Rich Williams (‘62)
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 c.
    whole cranberries
  • 1/4 c.
    granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 tbsp.
    kosher salt
  • 1
    wedge lime, for rim
  • 2 c.
    cranberry juice
  • 12 oz.
    silver tequila
  • 8 oz.
    triple sec
  • 1/2 c.
    plus 1 tbsp. lime juice, divided
  • 12 c.
    ice
  • Mint, for garnish

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Step 1 In a medium bowl, toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Drain out lime juice, then toss with 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour onto a baking sheet to dry.
  2. Step 2 Combine remaining sugar with salt on a shallow plate and mix to combine. Using the lime wedge, wet rim of each glass, then dip in sugar salt mixture.
  3. Step 3 Combine cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, remaining 1/2 cup lime juice, and ice in a large blender, working in batches if necessary. Blend until smooth.
  4. Step 4 Pour into prepared glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint and a couple sugared cranberries.