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A hand garnishes a frozen cranberry margarita glass with a slice of lime.

5-Minute Frozen Cranberry Margarita Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
This 5-minute frozen cranberry margarita is the perfect cocktail to serve at all your holiday parties this year. It looks super impressive, but it’s actually one of the easiest drinks you can make. Just rim your serving glasses with salt, blend the ingredients together, pour, garnish, and serve. Try it once and you’ll see how frosty, festive, and fabulous it is!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 drinks
Calories 433 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup frozen cranberries
  • ½ cup tequila
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons triple sec
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 1 tablespoon salt garnish
  • 3 slices lime garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pour the salt into a shallow dish. Run one lime wedge around the rim of the two glasses. Turn them upside down and dip in the salt. Press firmly so the salt covers the inside and out of the rim. Set aside.
  • Add all ingredients to the blender cup. Blend until smooth.
  • Divide evenly between two cups and garnish with the remaining two lime slices.

Notes

  • Place your ingredients in the freezer about an hour before you make the cocktail so that they will be icy cold when you start. 
  • It’s best to use a high-speed blender for this recipe to get that smooth, consistent texture that you’re aiming for.
  • If this isn’t sweet enough for you, start by adding ¼ cup sugar or simple syrup, blend well, and increase to taste.
  • Add ice gradually if the margarita mix is too watery, or a splash of water if it’s too thick. Always check the taste as you adjust to make sure it doesn’t get watered down.
  • This margarita tends to melt quickly and is best served immediately after blending.
Serve: Serve as part of your holiday spread or enjoy casually with your favorite snacks or main dishes like a cheese platter, roasted chicken, and grilled meats. Enjoy with your favorite Mexican food!
Store: Store leftover frozen margarita in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. The mixture should remain in slushy form because of the alcohol. Drink as is or re-blend briefly, whichever you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 3507mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 1gSugar: 56gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
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