Frozen Cranberry Margaritas
Cool down and celebrate with these vibrant Frozen Cranberry Margaritas, a festive twist on the classic cocktail that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or summer soirées. Bursting with tart cranberry juice, the bright citrus notes of fresh lime, and the smooth kick of tequila and triple sec, this frosty drink delivers a refreshing balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Made even more delicious with frozen cranberries and icy slushiness, it’s as beautiful as it is easy to whip up in just 10 minutes. Don’t forget to rim your glasses with coarse salt or sugar for an extra touch of flair, and garnish with lime wedges for a zesty finish. Whether you're hosting friends or relaxing by the pool, this stunning cranberry margarita is sure to be a showstopper.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberry juice (unsweetened)
- 0.75 cup tequila
- 0.5 cup triple sec (or orange liqueur)
- 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup frozen cranberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, to taste)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 pieces lime wedges (for garnish)
- 0.25 cup coarse salt or sugar (for rimming glasses)
Instructions
Prepare your glasses by running a lime wedge along the rims. Dip the rims into a shallow plate of coarse salt or sugar to coat. Set the glasses aside.
In a blender, combine the cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, frozen cranberries, granulated sugar (if using), and ice cubes.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
Taste the margarita mixture and adjust the sweetness if needed by blending in additional sugar.
Pour the frozen cranberry margaritas into the prepared glasses.
Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 23083 mg | 1004% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.8 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 360 mg | 8% | |
*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.
