Holiday Cheer: Mistletoe Margarita Recipe

Introduction

Ring in the festive spirit with the Mistletoe Margarita—a dazzling cocktail that captures the essence of holiday cheer in every sip. With its vibrant green hue, zesty lime, and uplifting notes of cranberry, this margarita is both merry and sophisticated. It’s the perfect drink to serve at holiday gatherings, setting the mood for celebration and helping every guest toast to the season.

Deliciously Unique Mistletoe Margarita

The Mistletoe Margarita stands apart by pairing traditional margarita flavors with a holiday twist: cranberry juice and a festive garnish of sugared cranberries and fresh mint. The bright citrus mingles flawlessly with the tangy sweetness of cranberry, while the colorful garnish makes this cocktail a true showstopper—elegant, refreshing, and bursting with holiday cheer.

Making the Perfect Mistletoe Margarita

Start by blending quality tequila with orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice, and a touch of simple syrup or agave. For best results, use freshly squeezed lime juice and real cranberry juice (not cocktail) for a more authentic and vibrant flavor. Shaking the mixture with plenty of ice ensures a crisp, revitalizing drink every time.

Serving Your Mistletoe Margarita

Serve your margaritas in salt or sugar-rimmed glasses to complement the cocktail’s tangy notes. Garnish each glass with sugared cranberries and a sprig of fresh mint for a festive, mistletoe-inspired look. For parties, consider making a pitcher in advance—just stir well before serving and add ice to each glass individually.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe makes 4 holiday cheer margaritas. Each serving contains approximately 170-200 calories, primarily from the tequila and liqueur. To lighten up your drink, use agave nectar sparingly and opt for 100% cranberry juice.

Holiday Cheer: Mistletoe Margarita Recipe (Recap)

With its festive color, refreshing citrus, and tangy cranberry notes, the Mistletoe Margarita is the ultimate party cocktail—it’s flavorful, eye-catching, and guaranteed to bring smiles to your holiday gatherings.

💡Meal Planning Tip: Save this recipe to automatically generate an organized shopping list with all ingredients sorted by store section—perfect for efficient grocery trips and holiday party planning.

Instructions

1. Rim each glass with lime juice and dip it in coarse salt or sugar for a festive touch.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup (or agave nectar).
3. Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds, until well chilled.
4. Fill prepared glasses with fresh ice and strain the margarita mixture into each glass.
5. Garnish each with a skewer of fresh cranberries and a mint sprig for that mistletoe effect.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly!

Weekly Meal Planning

This festive cocktail can be easily incorporated into your holiday entertaining or weekly celebration plans. Save and schedule this recipe in your meal planning app to quickly generate shopping lists along with other planned holiday dishes.

Planning Benefits:

– Automatically totals ingredient amounts across all recipes
– Sorts your grocery list by department (produce, liquor, pantry, etc.)
– Reduces extra shopping trips for forgotten items
– Makes hosting stress-free with every item at your fingertips

Pro tip: If you’re also making holiday appetizers or desserts, schedule those recipes alongside your Mistletoe Margarita for a single, consolidated shopping list—saving time and reducing food waste for your seasonal gatherings.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes
No cook time required
Total Time: 10 minutes

Happy holidays and cheers to effortless festive planning!