Cranberry Margarita

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Cranberry Margarita
60 min.
6
379kcal
100%sweetness
0.97%saltiness
17.94%sourness
8.06%bitterness
2.92%savoriness
1.57%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This Cranberry Margarita is the perfect festive cocktail to serve at your next holiday party! It's a fun and unique twist on the classic margarita, featuring fresh cranberries, Grand Marnier, orange juice, and tequila. The result is a delicious, slightly tart, and beautifully colored drink that will impress your guests.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. Simply cook the cranberries with sugar and orange juice, blend them into a puree, and mix with the remaining ingredients. Don't forget to make the cranberry swizzle sticks for an extra special touch! They add a bit of sweetness and a beautiful presentation.

This Cranberry Margarita is not only delicious but also offers some surprising health benefits. Cranberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamins, giving this cocktail a boost of nutrition. So, while you're enjoying a tasty drink, you're also getting a dose of vitamins C, E, and K, as well as valuable minerals.

Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply looking for a fun cocktail to enjoy during the festive season, this Cranberry Margarita is sure to be a hit! It's a delightful way to celebrate with friends and family and will surely become a new holiday tradition.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cranberries fresh
  • ounces grand marnier 
  • cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • servings karo syrup light
  • cup sugar 
  • ounce tequila your favorite

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • blender
  • wax paper
  • skewers

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the cup of sugar in the orange juice.
  2. Add the cranberries, reserving some for the skewers, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Set aside and let it cool. Blend cranberries in a blender, then strain to make the puree
  3. In a shaker add crushed ice, 1 1/2 ounces of tequila, 1/2 ounce of Grand Marnier, 2 ounces of cranberry puree and shake to mix.Skewer several cranberries onto 10 skewer sticks but leave enough skewer exposed on one end. Lightly brush each cranberry skewer with Karo syrup and then sprinkle extra sugar over the cranberry skewers.
  4. Place the cranberry swizzle sticks on wax paper and place in the freezer to set.
  5. Pour drink into a sugar rimmed martini glass.
  6. Add a cranberry swizzle stick for garnish.Note: nutritional information does not include sugar on the rim.

Nutrition Facts

Calories379kcal
Protein1.68%
Fat1.08%
Carbs97.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.35
Glycemic Load
28.32
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
4.7995652173913%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
35.1mg
Delphinidin
5.8mg
Malvidin
0.33mg
Pelargonidin
0.24mg
Peonidin
37.16mg
Catechin
0.29mg
Epigallocatechin
0.56mg
Epicatechin
3.3mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.73mg
Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
4.94mg
Naringenin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
5.03mg
Quercetin
11.32mg

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
0.97%
Sourness:
17.94%
Bitterness:
8.06%
Savoriness:
2.92%
Fattiness:
1.57%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:378.62kcal
18.93%
Fat:0.33g
0.51%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.19%
Carbohydrates:66.63g
22.21%
Net Carbohydrates:63.83g
23.21%
Sugar:57.03g
63.37%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:18.73mg
0.81%
Alcohol:17.89g
99.38%
Caffeine:3.69mg
1.23%
Protein:1.15g
2.3%
Vitamin C:31.25mg
37.88%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.47%
Fiber:2.8g
11.22%
Vitamin E:1.01mg
6.76%
Potassium:148.92mg
4.25%
Copper:0.08mg
3.87%
Vitamin K:3.82µg
3.64%
Folate:13.16µg
3.29%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.29%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
3.02%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3%
Vitamin A:128.03IU
2.56%
Calcium:25.07mg
2.51%
Magnesium:9.51mg
2.38%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.19%
Phosphorus:17.89mg
1.79%
Iron:0.3mg
1.66%
Vitamin B3:0.27mg
1.34%
Source:Foodista