Cranberry Orange Mistletoe Margarita Recipe
The Mistletoe Margarita is a festive and refreshing holiday cocktail combining the tartness of cranberry and lemon juices with the smoothness of tequila and a fizzy kick from 7UP. Perfect for parties, this bright and colorful drink is garnished with cranberries and rosemary sprigs for a seasonal touch.
CourseBeverage
CuisineAmerican
KeywordMistletoe Margarita, holiday cocktail, festive drink, tequila cocktail, cranberry margarita, Christmas drink, party punch, cold cocktail, No-Cook
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings10 servings
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups orange juice, chilled
- 2 ½ cups cranberry juice, chilled
- 2 cups 7UP, chilled
- 2 cups tequila, chilled
- ½ cup maraschino cherry juice, chilled
- ¼ cup lemon juice
Garnish
- Cranberries for garnish, optional
- Rosemary sprigs for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, pour in the orange juice, cranberry juice, 7UP, tequila, maraschino cherry juice, and lemon juice over a generous amount of ice.
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to combine the flavors and chill the cocktail evenly.
- Add cranberries and rosemary sprigs for a festive presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing Mistletoe Margarita.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for a brighter flavor if preferred.
- Adjust tequila quantity to make it stronger or lighter depending on taste.
- For a sugar-free version, use a diet lemon-lime soda instead of 7UP.
- Serve over ice to keep the drink chilled longer.
- Prepare in advance and keep refrigerated but add 7UP just before serving to maintain fizz.