Bring a little sparkle to your holiday table with this Cranberry Harvest Margarita — a festive twist that blends tart cranberry, zesty lime, and warm cinnamon sweetness. It’s the cocktail that bridges fall flavors with classic margarita charm, making it perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or any cozy gathering.
This drink takes everything you love about a traditional margarita and dresses it up for the season. The cinnamon sugar rim gives each sip a gentle spice, while the cranberry juice adds just enough tartness to balance the smooth tequila and orange liqueur. It’s crisp, colorful, and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz agave syrup
- ice
- Cinnamon sugar for rim garnish
- lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the GlassRun a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or margarita glass. Dip the rim into cinnamon sugar for a festive sparkle, then set aside.
- Mix the DrinkIn a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, cranberry juice, and agave syrup if you prefer a touch of sweetness.
- Shake It UpShake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold to the touch.
- ServeFill your prepared glass with fresh ice and strain the cocktail over it.
- GarnishTop with fresh cranberries and a lime wheel. The bright red and green colors bring instant holiday cheer to your glass.
A drink like this deserves a moment at the table — it’s light enough to pair with dinner, yet festive enough to toast with before the turkey is carved.