Description

This Thanksgiving Margarita is a festive cocktail combining the flavors of tequila, tart cranberry juice, fresh orange, warm spices, and maple syrup. It’s the perfect drink to serve at holiday gatherings, offering a seasonal twist on the classic margarita that looks as stunning as it tastes.

Ingredients

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For the Margarita

2 oz tequila (blanco or reposado)
1 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened or sweetened to taste)
1 oz fresh orange juice
3/4 oz triple sec (or Cointreau)
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz maple syrup (or to taste)
Ice cubes

For the Rim

1 tbsp coarse salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Zest of 1 orange

For Garnish

Fresh cranberries
Orange wheels
Cinnamon sticks

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Instructions

Prepare the Rim – On a small plate, mix together the coarse salt, cinnamon, and orange zest. Rub an orange wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip the rim into the salt mixture to coat. Set aside.
Combine the Ingredients – In a cocktail shaker, add the tequila, cranberry juice, orange juice, triple sec, lime juice, and maple syrup. Fill with ice.
Shake the Margarita – Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until the mixture is chilled and well combined.
Strain and Serve – Fill your prepared glass with fresh ice and strain the margarita mixture into the glass.
Garnish and Enjoy – Garnish with a few fresh cranberries, an orange wheel, and a cinnamon stick for a festive touch. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more or less maple syrup.
For a mocktail, omit the tequila and triple sec, and use orange-flavored sparkling water instead.
Batch the margarita for a crowd by multiplying the ingredients and stirring in a pitcher.
Use 100% cranberry juice for a tarter drink, or sweetened cranberry juice for a sweeter flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg