Sparkling Orange Cranberry Margaritas Recipe

Name: Sparkling Orange Cranberry Margaritas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, fluid Silver Tequila; 8 ounces, fluid Cranberry Juice (not Cranberry Cocktail); 4 ounces, fluid Orange Liqueur; 4 ounces, fluid Orange Juice; 4 ounces, fluid Lime Juice; 1/4 cups Sugar; 2 cans (12 Oz. Size) Schweppes Orange Sparkling Water; Lime Wedges For Serving; Orange Wedges, For Serving; FOR RIMMING THE GLASSES:; 1/2 cups Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Salt; 1 Orange, Zested; FOR THE SUGARED CRANBERRIES:; 2 cups Sugar, Divided; 1/2 cups Water; 2 cups Cranberries

Servings: persons

8 ounces, fluid Silver Tequila
8 ounces, fluid Cranberry Juice (not Cranberry Cocktail)
4 ounces, fluid Orange Liqueur
4 ounces, fluid Orange Juice
4 ounces, fluid Lime Juice
1/4 cups Sugar
2 cans (12 Oz. Size) Schweppes Orange Sparkling Water
Lime Wedges For Serving
Orange Wedges, For Serving
FOR RIMMING THE GLASSES:
1/2 cups Sugar
2 Tablespoons Salt
1 Orange, Zested
FOR THE SUGARED CRANBERRIES:
2 cups Sugar, Divided
1/2 cups Water
2 cups Cranberries

1
Add tequila, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, orange juice, lime juice, and sugar in a large pitcher. Stir to combine.
2
For rimming the glasses, in a shallow bowl, combine sugar, salt, and orange zest. Rim glasses with a lime or orange wedge. Dip into sugar/salt mixture.
3
Fill cups with crushed ice. Pour drink mixture hallway full and top off with orange sparkling water. Top with sugared cranberries, lime wedges, and orange wedges.
4
For the sugared cranberries:
5
Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil, until sugar dissolves (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and add cranberries, stirring to coat. Let cranberries sit in mixture for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, lay cranberries out on a baking sheet and allow to dry for 10-15 minutes. Pour remaining sugar over cranberries and toss to coat.

673

kcal

Calories

174

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, fluid Silver Tequila, 8 ounces, fluid Cranberry Juice (not Cranberry Cocktail), 4 ounces, fluid Orange Liqueur, 4 ounces, fluid Orange Juice, and more.

Yes, Sparkling Orange Cranberry Margaritas 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.

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Sparkling Orange Cranberry Margaritas

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Variations & substitutions

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