Thanksgiving Margarita Recipe
A festive and refreshing Thanksgiving Margarita featuring tequila, orange liqueur, tart cranberry juice, and lime juice, served chilled over ice. Perfect for holiday celebrations with a seasonal twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Orange liqueur (e.g., Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 2 oz Cranberry juice
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz tequila, 1 oz orange liqueur, 2 oz cranberry juice, and 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Add ice and shake: Fill the shaker with ice, then cover and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the flavors.
- Strain into glass: Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice to serve.
- Serve: Garnish if desired and serve immediately chilled for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for best taste.
- Adjust sweetness by using more cranberry juice or a splash of simple syrup if preferred.
- Garnish options include a lime wedge, fresh cranberries, or a sugared rim.
- Choose silver or blanco tequila for a cleaner taste, or reposado for a richer flavor.
- This cocktail is naturally Gluten Free and Halal when using appropriate alcohol sources.
Keywords: Thanksgiving cocktail, margarita, cranberry margarita, holiday drinks, tequila cocktail, festive drink
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