Cranberry Margarita Slush
Elevate your cocktail game with this irresistibly refreshing Cranberry Margarita Slush, a frozen blend of tart cranberry juice, zesty lime, and smooth tequila. Perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy night in, this easy-to-make cocktail delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors with a boozy twist. Ready in just 10 minutes, it features a frosty, slushy texture achieved by blending ice with cranberry juice, triple sec, and a splash of simple syrup, creating a drink that's as fun to sip as it is to serve. Don’t forget the salted rim and garnishes of fresh cranberries and lime wedges, which add a festive flair and extra zing to this crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or relaxing on a warm summer evening, this Cranberry Margarita Slush is your go-to cocktail recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1.5 cups tequila
- 0.5 cups triple sec
- 0.5 cups fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cups simple syrup
- 4 cups ice
- 4 pieces lime wedges
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
- 0.25 cups fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Chill your margarita glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes while prepping the drink.
Pour the cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup into a blender.
Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend on high speed until the mixture reaches a smooth, slushy consistency.
Remove the chilled glasses from the freezer and rim them with coarse salt. To do this, rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim in a shallow plate of coarse salt.
Pour the cranberry margarita slush into the prepared glasses.
Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and a few fresh cranberries, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13286 mg | 578% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.0 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 557 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
