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Lena Abraham

Mistletoe Margaritas

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup whole cranberries
  • 1/2 cup plus one tbsp fresh lime juice, divided
  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 lime wedge
  • 12 cups ice
  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 12 oz silver tequila
  • 8 oz triple sec
  • mint sprigs for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, toss cranberries with 1 Tbsp. lime juice. Drain lime juice, then toss with 2 Tbsp. sugar. Pour onto a baking sheet to dry.
  2. On a shallow plate, combine salt and remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar. Using lime wedge, rub rim of each glass, then dip into salt mixture.
  3. Working in batches if needed, in a large blender, blend ice, cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, and remaining 1/2 cup lime juice until smooth.
  4. Pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with mint and a couple sugared cranberries.