This Mistletoe Margarita is a festive cranberry and orange holiday cocktail made with tequila, maraschino cherry juice, and fizzy 7UP. Beautifully garnished with cranberries and rosemary, it's the perfect Christmas margarita for parties or cozy gatherings!
Equipment
- Large pitcher or punch bowl
- Cocktail glasses or margarita glasses
- Bar spoon for stirring
- Citrus juicer (optional)
Ingredients
- For the Mistletoe Margarita
- 2 1/2 cups orange juice, chilled
- 2 1/2 cups cranberry juice, chilled
- 2 cups silver or blanco tequila, chilled
- 2 cups 7UP or Sprite, chilled
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice, chilled
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- For Garnish
- fresh cranberries
- fresh rosemary sprigs
- lime wheels (optional)
- coarse sugar or salt for rimming (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine orange juice, cranberry juice, tequila, maraschino cherry juice, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- Just before serving, pour in the chilled 7UP and stir gently to retain the fizz.
- If desired, rim glasses by running a lemon wedge around the edge and dipping into coarse sugar or salt spread on a shallow plate.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Mistletoe Margarita mixture over the top.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and lime wheels if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your festive margarita!