Cranberry Margarita
A fresh, full-flavoured Margarita with cranberry juice, lime and orange liqueur, rounded off by a salt rim.
Ingredients
- Blanco tequila60 ml
- Orange liqueur15 ml
- Lime juice, freshly squeezed30 ml
- Cranberry juice, unsweetened60 ml
- Simple syrup (1 part Sugar, 1 part Water)15 ml
- Lime, to garnish (optional)1 wedge
- Salt, coarse salt for the rim of the glass (optional)1 pinch
Method
- Moisten the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and dip it in coarse salt.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, cranberry juice and syrup.
- Shake hard for 8–10 seconds, until well chilled.
- Strain into the salt-rimmed glass filled with fresh ice; double strain for a smoother drink, if you like.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve straight away.
About this drink
The Margarita has its roots in Mexico in the 1930s and 1940s, when tequila, lime and orange liqueur found a simple, brilliant balance. The cranberry version is a newer American twist that uses the tart berry juice to give the drink a festive splash of colour and a gentler character than the original. The salt rim keeps the classic's personality, while the cranberry adds a touch of winter glamour all year round.
