Just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes is all it takes to make this easy cranberry orange margarita. The flavors are perfect for fall and winter, including Thanksgiving and Christmas!
(Optional) If you’d like to rim your glass, place the sugar on a plate (or similar flat surface). Run an orange wedge around the outside of the rim to wet it (or dip it in orange juice). Then, dip the wetted glass into the sugar to create a rim
1 Wedge fresh orange, 2-3 Tbsp granulated sugar
In a shaker (or mason jar) combine the tequila, cranberry juice, orange juice, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup, along with a few ice cubes
1 ½ Ounces tequila, 3 Ounces 100% cranberry juice, ½ Ounce orange juice, ½ Ounce triple sec, 1 Tbsp simple syrup, ½ Ounce fresh lemon or lime juice, Ice cubes
Shake for 30 seconds, until cold and well mixed, then strain into a margarita glass filled with ice
Garnish with fresh or frozen cranberries and a slice of orange if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
You can use cranberry cocktail instead of the 100% cranberry juice but should omit the simple syrup if you do. For a sweeter cocktail when using the 100% juice, you can reduce to 2 ounces if preferred (it will be slightly more orange-forward)
In place of the triple sec, you can use Cointreau, or any other orange-flavored liquor
The simple syrup can be swapped for honey, agave, or maple syrup if you prefer a natural sweetener
Garnish options include cranberries, sugared cranberries, orange slices or twists, or a sprig of fresh rosemary
For a frozen version of the cranberry orange margarita, place all the ingredients (including ice cubes) into a blender and blend on high until a slushy consistency is reached. Then, pour into your glass, garnish, and enjoy!
You can mix your margaritas in a pitcher up to 24 hours in advance (I typically don’t do more due to the fruit juices). Then, simply add ice to individual glasses and pour to serve!
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, any garnishes or rims added, and actual quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only