Thirsty Thursday is bringing something bright, tart, and festive to your holiday table. The Thanksgiving Margarita combines the tangy sweetness of cranberry juice with smooth tequila and fresh lime, creating a colorful cocktail that’s as refreshing as it is seasonal. With its festive garnish and perfectly balanced flavor, it’s the ideal drink to toast with family or shake up at your Friendsgiving gathering.
Thanksgiving Margarita
Recipe by Daily Disher
This vibrant margarita blends cranberry juice, tequila, and fresh lime with a salted rim — a tart, refreshing cocktail that's perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Course: Cocktail
/Cuisine: Mexican
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
300 kcal
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 ½ cups cranberry juice
1 cup tequila
½ cup orange liqueur
½ cup lime juice
¼ cup simple syrup
¼ sliced lime
¼ cup coarse salt for rim
½ cup ice cubes
4 fresh cranberries for garnish
Directions
1.
Prepare the glasses by running a lime slice along the rims, then dipping them in coarse salt. Set aside.
2.
In a large shaker, combine the cranberry juice, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well to mix.
3.
Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again vigorously for about 20 seconds to chill the mixture thoroughly.
4.
Strain the margarita into the prepared glasses, ensuring an even distribution of liquid among the servings.
5.
Garnish each glass with a fresh lime slice and a few cranberries to enhance the festive look and taste.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
300kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg