Cranberry Margaritas the Lightship Restaurant
Transport your taste buds to a coastal escape with this refreshing recipe for Cranberry Margaritas inspired by the Lightship Restaurant. Featuring the bold tang of unsweetened cranberry juice perfectly balanced with silver tequila, fresh lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup, this cocktail is a vibrant twist on the classic margarita. The salt-rimmed glass enhances every sip, while optional fresh cranberries and a lime wedge provide a festive garnish. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make margarita is the perfect companion for holiday celebrations, summer gatherings, or a relaxing evening at home. Shake up this tart and tangy delight, and elevate your cocktail hour to a new level of sophistication!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Silver tequila
- 1 ounce Triple sec
- 2 ounces Cranberry juice (unsweetened)
- 1 ounce Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 ounce Simple syrup
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 Lime wedge
- 2 tablespoons Coarse salt
- 5 Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass, then dip the rim into coarse salt to coat it. Set the glass aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine silver tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
Add a full cup of ice cubes into the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
Carefully strain the mixture into the prepared salt-rimmed margarita glass filled halfway with fresh ice cubes.
Garnish with a lime wedge and a few fresh cranberries, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your handcrafted 'Cranberry Margaritas the Lightship Restaurant'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11634 mg | 506% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 284 mg | 6% | |
*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.
