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The most festive Frosted Mistletoe Margarita. Tis’ the season. Mixed simply with fresh winter citrus, cranberry juice, orange liquor, and a good splash of tequila. Then blend with ice and top off with fresh rosemary and sweet sugared cranberries. This frosty drink is so easy to create. Simply mix everything together in a blender for a festive holiday cocktail that’s perfectly icy, sweet, and so delicious! A sweet and salty rim keeps everyone coming back for a second round. Tip? Make the punch version to serve to family and friends! Everyone loves a frosty margarita.
Welcome to the very last Christmas Cocktail Saturday of the holiday season! This year’s drinks have been some of my favorites, but I think I saved the most special for last…the Mistletoe Margarita!
I’ve been wanting to make this margarita for a while, but I hesitated because I wasn’t sure we’d want a frozen margarita on a cold December night. BUT, I’ve changed my mind. I’ve decided an icy drink by the fire is actually the best. So, here we are! My favorite cocktail yet! I’ve never done anything like this frosty margarita, so I’m excited…and let’s be honest, everyone loves a darn good tequila cocktail.
And this one? It’s all done up for the holidays…and just in time for Christmas Eve too!
Here are the quick and simple details.
This is such a simple drink. First, gather your ingredients. Good tequila, cranberry juice, Cointreau (orange liquor), fresh lime juice, cranberries, honey, and a bit of orange zest. You’ll also need some sugar and salt for the rim.
Now, mix that sugar and salt, and rim each glass with the salty-sweet mix. Trust me, this is the extra-special holiday touch your drink needs.
Find yourself a cocktail blender. Grab lots of ice and add everything in, then blend, blend, blend.
Pour into your pretty salty sugar-rimmed glass. And drink up! SIMPLE, super festive, and, so very GOOD.
A little holiday tip…
During the holiday season always keep the essentials for a few good cocktails on hand. I like to keep bourbon, vodka, and tequila stocked this time of year. These are my family’s alcohols of choice.
Then I always have cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, limes, and ginger beer in the fridge. These are my go-to mixers. You never know when you’ll need to mix up a quick drink…it’s always a good idea to be prepared!
To make this frosty margarita sparkle.
For a sweet and festive touch, I love finishing with sugared cranberries. Completely optional, but they add a nice “sparkle” to each drink. I make mine using maple syrup instead of just sugar. The maple syrup provides a delicious flavor and makes these festive cranberries super easy to make.
The best part about this drink? It takes only minutes to make but always turns out looking so impressive and extra pretty with its dark red color. I’m planning to make the pitcher next week for Christmas break. My family is already looking forward to this one…they’ve been sent photos are and very, very excited. This frosted margarita is a mix up of all of their favorites.
And with that, let’s kick off the holiday week in the best way possible, with a cocktail in hand. The only way to do it up!
Looking for other Christmas drinks? Here are my favorites:
The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail
Lastly, if you make this Frosted Mistletoe Margarita, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Frosted Mistletoe Margarita Punch
Servings: 8
Calories Per Serving: 207 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups silver tequila
- 2 cups no sugar added cranberry juice
- 3/4 cup Cointreau (orange liquor)
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4-1/2 cup honey, use more or less to your taste
- zest from 1 orange
- 3-4 cups ice
- rosemary and sugared cranberries, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Combine the sugar and salt on a shallow plate. Rim each glass in salted sugar.2. In a blender, combine the tequila, cranberry juice, orange liquor, lime juice, cranberries, and honey. Add the ice and blend until slushy. Add the orange zest and blend to combine. Pour into your prepared glasses. Garnish with rosemary and sugared cranberries, if desired. Drink!
SUGARED CRANBERRIES
- 1. In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups fresh cranberries with 1/2 cup pure maple syrup. Let sit 10-15 minutes. Strain the cranberries, then add them to a parchment lined baking sheet.2. Toss the cranberries with 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until all the cranberries are coated. Allow the cranberries to dry, in a single layer, for at least one hour.
Frosted Mistletoe Margarita
Servings: 1
Calories Per Serving: 462 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) no sugar added cranberry juice
- 3/4 ounce Cointreau (orange liquor)
- juice from 1/2 a lime
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2-3 teaspoons honey, use more or less to your taste
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 cup ice
- rosemary and sugared cranberries, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Combine the sugar and salt on a shallow plate. Rim each glass in salted sugar.2. In a blender, combine the tequila, cranberry juice, orange liquor, lime juice, cranberries, and honey. Add the ice and blend until slushy. Add the orange zest and blend to combine. Pour into your prepared glasses. Garnish with rosemary and sugared cranberries, if desired. Drink!
SUGARED CRANBERRIES
- 1. In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups fresh cranberries with 1/2 cup pure maple syrup. Let sit 10-15 minutes. Strain the cranberries, then add them to a parchment lined baking sheet.2. Toss the cranberries with 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until all the cranberries are coated. Allow the cranberries to dry, in a single layer, for at least one hour.
I must’ve done something wrong- these are so mouth-puckering tart they’re hard to drink. And I like things less sweet. I’m wondering if it’s the cranberry juice. Your recipe says ‘no sugar added’ cranberry juice. I bought unsweetened cranberry juice (which tastes like lemon juice). No amount of honey fixes that. Think I’ll retry some other time with regular cranberry juice.
Hey Mara,
So sorry you did not enjoy the flavors, please let me know how I can help! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
I had somebody leftover cranberries I’m not sure what we were supposed to do with all of them
Hey Cal,
You can save them:) Happy Holidays! xTieghan
So sweet! I like it
Thanks so much!! xTieghan
Great taste, flavor and presentation!
Made these for Christmas Eve and are delicious ?
Hey Suzanne,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am thrilled that it worked out for you. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan, if i wanted to store the sugared cranberries until i serve them tomorrow, can i just pop them in the fridge? Thanks!
Hey Sarah,
Yes, that would work well. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
The recipe is great but the salt does not belong on the rim. It disrupts the flavor profile. With a sugar only rim, this drink is perfect!
Hey Alessandra,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am thrilled that it worked out for you. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Can’t wait to make this I’m new it beverages and cocktails and things is this something that can be made like a day ahead of time and just not add the cranberries until right before serving?? Thanks so much for your time your site is so much fun!!
Hey Tina,
You can assemble ahead of time, but I would wait to blend until you are ready to serve. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Can you swap out the tequila for vodka? Looks so pretty!
Hey Ava,
Yes, vodka would work well here! I hope you love the recipe! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Are the meausrements for one serving correct? It’s 2cups for 8 for 1/2cup for 1 person (should that not be 1/4)? Also the 3/4 cointreau stays the same? Thank you!
Hey Cris,
Yes, the measurements are correct. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
This may sound like a stupid question but don’t the fresh cranberries outer skin leave some floaters in the drink after having added to the blender?
Hey Geri,
Your blender should take care of that issue. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Yummy drink! I plan to cut back on the fresh cranberries and add more ice the next time I make this!
Hey Sue,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
So I noticed the punch and the individual recipe have the same amount of sugar…is that correct? I want to make the punch Christmas Eve so I am double checking. Thanks
Hey Tiffany,
Yes, this is correct. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
We have this printed out and ready to make on Christmas day… but WHERE did you get your glasses? I’m obsessed!! Can’t wait to Try!
Hey Meg,
Sorry these glasses are old, I no longer have a link for them! I hope you love the recipe! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Could you make this on the rocks by simply not blending with ice? Is there anything else in the recipe you would change to do so?
Hey Casey,
Yes, this would work well and be really great! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
This looks delish! I may make a batch for Christmas this year. It’s going to be a lonely Christmas. Thanks for the recipe!
Hey Teresa,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy Holidays! xTieghan