Cheers to the holiday season with this festive, flavorful and dangerously delicious Mistletoe Margarita! It has the classic margarita taste you love but with seasonal flavors from pomegranate and cranberry. It’s a must-make!
Mistletoe Margarita
This tasty cocktail is super easy to make and is a little too delicious for our own good. While always being sure to drink responsibly, this little glass full of cheer is the perfect drink to have during any holiday occasion.
You can easily make this cocktail a mocktail by using a tequila alternative that is zero proof! I have made this drink multiple times with Ritual Zero Proof and I love it!
Ingredient Check
As someone that is always mindful of reading ingredient lists, I was sure to choose the cleanest options of juices and such for this recipe when making it. While I truly believe the holidays are meant to be enjoyed (as is life in general) and that it isn’t always possible or realistic to eat/drink completely clean, I always try to choose my best options where possible! That being said, I grabbed cranberry and pomegranate juices that didn’t have weird added ingredients or sugar, because after all, it’s fruit juice! Why add sugar?!
Go the extra mile
The deep, beautiful burgundy shade comes from the combination of cranberry juice and pomegranate juice. Not only is the color perfect for the season, but the taste is festive as well. Plus, it looks just like the holiday decor must-have when garnished with cranberries and a sprig of fresh mint leaves. Opt for sugaring your cranberries and adding a salt lined rim to add a snowy touch.
If you’re really feeling the spirit of the season, pour the cocktail into clear ornaments for a fun way to serve guests! The impact is worth the two extra minutes. I got these iridescent ornaments at Michael’s Craft Store!
Thirsty for more?
I’ve got all of your winter drink needs right here! If you’re looking for something to keep spirits high (see what I did there?), go for my 3 Ingredient Espresso Martini or add a splash of rum or bourbon to my Dairy Free Eggnog.
For something to cozy up with sans booze, opt for my super cozy and velvety Hot Chocolate. Want to go all out? You’re going to love these grain free and dairy free Hot Chocolate Waffles!
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Mistletoe Margarita
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker or Jar with Lid
- Jigger
Ingredients
Margarita
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 2 oz pomegranate juice
- Ā½ oz lime juice
- 1 Ā½ oz tequila
- 1 oz Cointreau (can sub Triple Sec, Grand Marnier, Orange Curacao, or orange extract)
- ice
Garnishes
- mint
- cranberries
- lime
- salt
Instructions
- Pour sea salt onto a plate about the width of the rim of your glass.
- Take a lime wedge and press against the rim of your glass, then dip the glass rim into the salt.
- Combine all margarita ingredients into a cocktail shaker or a jar with a lid. Shake for a few seconds to combine.
- Pour the margarita into the glass with or without ice depending on your preference.
- Garnish with mint leaves and cranberries. Cheers!
I made these delicious margaritas for my family Christmas and everyone LOVED them! They are so good and so festive and cute! Perfect for any holiday get together!!
Hi Erika! Thank you so much for making and sharing these with your family! I’m so happy you all loved them. š Happy Holidays!
These are so so good and so easy to make!! My friends and I were obsessed we each made a different drink and these won by a mile! Best margs out there, I highly recommend!
Hi Kayla! Ah, how fun! So glad you all loved these and that you brought the winner. š Thanks so much for making!
Perfect holiday cocktail! My mom (a margarita snob) said she could sip these all night!
Hi Elizabeth! Wow, what a compliment! Happy to to hear both you and your margarita expert mom loved these. š
I made a similar margarita but these beat it out by a landslide. The two juices and the Cointreau balanced out all the acidity. I loved these so much, not too sweet and not too bitter. Perfection!
Hi Emily! So glad the flavors of the Mistletoe Margarita paired perfectly for you! Thanks for making š
Are the juices the unsweetened ones?
Hi Cathy, yes! I always aim to buy unsweetened products and juices whenever possible. Just pure, real juice from fruit!
What type of tequila would you recommend? Iām looking forward to making these for thanksgiving š
Hi Liz, I am thrilled you’re making these for Thanksgiving! I think any tequila would be fine, but I typically use the light variety or I use Ritual Zero Proof for alcohol free! Hope that helps!