Mistletoe Margarita Recipe
Herradura Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Raspberry Syrup, Grenadine, Lime and Cranberry Juice
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Glass rim (optional)
Method
Glass preparation (optional)
- 1
Rim the glass
If rimming, rub the lime wedge around the rim of a chilled coupe or rocks glass, then dip the wet rim into the coarse sugar to coat lightly. Set the glass aside.
Cocktail assembly
- 2
Combine ingredients
Add Herradura Blanco Tequila (2 oz), Triple Sec (1 oz), raspberry syrup (0.5 oz), grenadine (0.25 oz), fresh lime juice (0.75 oz), and cranberry juice (1 oz) into a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Add ice and shake
Add about 1 cup of ice to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the shaker is cold to the touch and well chilled.
- 4
Prepare serving glass
If serving over ice, fill a rocks glass with 1/2 cup fresh ice. If serving straight up, keep the prepared coupe chilled.
- 5
Strain and serve
Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass (over fresh ice if using a rocks glass, or neat into the chilled coupe). The grenadine will settle slightly to create a subtle layered/holiday coloration; if desired, stir gently once to integrate.
Garnish
- 6
Thread 3 fresh raspberries onto a short cocktail pick and rest across the rim or float them in the drink. Add a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. For a festive touch, tuck a small rosemary sprig next to the raspberries to evoke a "mistletoe" holiday look.
Notes
- 7
Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing raspberry syrup and grenadine. For a tarter profile, add an extra 0.25 oz fresh lime juice. Use high-quality cranberry juice (or a tart cranberry blend) for best balance with the tequila.