Mistletoe Margarita
Submitted by Rich Williams (‘62)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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 4 Pour into prepared glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint and a couple sugared cranberries.