Frosted Cranberry Margarita

This Frosted Cranberry Margarita is the perfect festive twist on the classic cocktail. With the tartness of fresh cranberry juice and the frothy texture from egg white, this holiday margarita is a delightful and refreshing drink to celebrate the season.

Frosted Cranberry Margarita

A festive twist on the classic margarita with fresh cranberry juice and a frothy texture from egg white.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz tequila blanco
  • 0.75 oz cointreau or triple sec
  • 0.50 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.50 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup (2:1 ratio) (add more or less to taste)
  • 1 egg white
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of sugar
  • lime wedge
  • fresh rosemary
  • fresh cranberries

Instructions

  1. If doing a sugar salt rim, add a generous pinch of salt and sugar to a shallow bowl or plate.
  2. Wet the rim of your glass with a lime wedge, then dip the rim into the sugar salt mixture, turning to coat.
  3. Fill the glass with ice and set it aside.
  4. In a cocktail shaker or large mason jar, combine tequila blanco, cointreau or triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and 1 egg white.
  5. Shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds until well combined and frothy.
  6. Pour the margarita into the ice-filled glass and garnish with a sprig of rosemary and fresh cranberries.
  7. Enjoy responsibly!