This frozen cranberry margarita is tart, sweet, and super delicious. Made with just a handful of ingredients in under 10 minutes!
Why this frozen cranberry margarita is so good:
- Frozen drinks are super fun to drink in the summer but you may certainly serve this frozen cranberry margarita year-round.
- If you’re a fan of brunch then you know fruity drinks are a must! Serve this at brunch and make your friends super happy.
- A lot of people consider cranberries to be a superfood due to its antioxidant content and high nutrient.
- You can also make this a virgin frozen margarita by omitting the alcohol.
How to make frozen cranberry margaritas
- Combine 2 tsp of salt and 2 tsp of sugar in a shallow dish.
- Run a lime wedge along the glass rim and then dip the glass into the salt and sugar mixture, set aside.
- In a blender, combine the cranberries, cranberry juice, lime juice, triple sec, tequila, red gel food coloring, and ice. Blend until smooth.
Can I make these margaritas without a blender?
You may certainly make these on the rocks instead of blending them. These will taste just as yummy.
Do I need to add food coloring?
The red gel food coloring doesn’t add any flavor it only gives it that bright red color but feel free to omit the food coloring.
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Frozen Cranberry Margarita
A delicious and fresh margarita packed with fruity and citrus flavors. Your friends will be begging you to make more!
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Sugar Plus 2 tbsp, for rimming
- 2 tsp Salt for rimming
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cranberries
- 1 cup Cranberry Juice
- 1/3 cup Tequila
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Triple Sec
- 4 cups Ice
- 2-3 drops red gel food coloring optional
Instructions
- Combine 2 tsp of salt and 2 tsp of sugar in a shallow dish.
- Run a lime wedge along the rim of the glass then dip the glass into the salt and sugar mixture.
- In a blender, combine the cranberries, cranberry juice, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, food coloring, and ice. Blend until smooth.
- Serve in the prepared glasses and enjoy immediately.
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