Cranberry Margarita Recipe

Name: Cranberry Margarita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup fresh cranberries; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1 lime wedge, plus 2 ounces fresh juice; 4 ounces fresh orange juice; 6 ounces tequila

Servings: persons

3/4 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 lime wedge, plus 2 ounces fresh juice
4 ounces fresh orange juice
6 ounces tequila

1
Bring cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and jammy, 30-40 minutes. Mix in orange zest; let cool.
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DO AHEAD:
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Mix salt, sugar, and five-spice powder on a small plate. Rub rims of Old Fashioned glasses with lime wedge; dip in salt mixture and fill glasses with ice.
4
For each cocktail, combine 1/2 ounce lime juice, 1 ounce orange juice, 1 1/2 ounces tequila, and 2 tablespoons cranberry jam in a cocktail shaker; fill with ice. Cover and shake until outside is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain into prepared glass.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup fresh cranberries, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Margarita falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry Margarita

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