Cranberry Lime Margarita

1 min read September 14, 2026 Mariah Leeson
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It's time to pucker up and mingle – we're giving the classic margarita a holiday twist with tequila, cranberries and freshly squeezed lime juice. It's the perfect signature drink for your Mistletoe and Margaritas Holiday Cocktail Party and for toasting friends during the holidays.

Recipe Time
5 to 15 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
1 to 2 Servings
Ingredients:
  • 4 oz. white tequila
  • 4 oz. cranberry juice
  • 2 oz. orange juice
  • 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 6 whole cloves
  • Cranberries for garnish
  • Orange slices for garnish
Step
1

Add tequila, cranberry, orange and lime juice to a shaker, along with the whole cloves. Add ice and shake for 15 seconds until well chilled.

Cranberry Lime Margarita step 1
Step
2

Dip the rim of the margarita glass in water and then coat the rim with sugar or salt.

Cranberry Lime Margarita step 2
Step
3

Pour drink into a cactus margarita glass and garnish with an orange slice and cranberries.

 

Be sure to check out my Mistletoe and Margaritas Holiday Cocktail Party along with my DIY Cactus Ornament Party Favors and the recipe for my tasty Tequila Lime Snack Mix.

Cranberry Lime Margarita step 3

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