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A stemless wineglass rimmed with red sugar, filled with pink liquid, with a candy cane swizzle stick, on a blue background.

Cranberry Ginger Margaritas

A holiday margarita made with cranberry juice, lime juice, sweetened with simple syrup, spiced with ginger, and finished off with a mellow vanilla flavor.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 margarita
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the margarita:

  • 2 oz. cranberry juice
  • 2 oz. lime juice
  • 2 oz. vanilla ginger simple syrup
  • 1 oz. orange liqueur
  • 1 1/2 oz. tequila
  • Lime wedge
  • coarse salt
  • sugared cranberries

For the vanilla ginger simple syrup:

  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 T. fresh grated ginger
  • 2 T. vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients for the vanlla ginger syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for one minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • When ready to make the margarita take a lime wedge and rub it around the edge of a tall glass. Dip the glass into coarse salt. Fill glass with ice and set aside.
  • In a shaker combine the cranberry juice, lime juice, vanilla ginger simple syrup, orange liqueur, and tequila. Shake for 30 seconds.
  • Pour the margarita into the prepared glass. Top with sugared cranberries and the lime wedge.

Notes

Adapted from How Sweet It Is