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Sparkling Orange Cranberry Margaritas

Sparkling Orange Cranberry Margaritas

Angelina
Sweet and tart Sparkling Orange Cranberry Margaritas are a festive drink for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 4 -5 servings

Ingredients 

  • 8 oz silver tequila
  • 8 oz cranberry juice not cranberry cocktail
  • 4 oz orange liquor
  • 4 oz orange juice
  • 4 oz lime juice
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 cans Schweppes Orange Sparkling Water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 orange zest
  • lime wedges for serving
  • orange wedges for serving

Sugared Cranberries

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups cranberries

Instructions 

  • Add tequila, cranberry juice, orange liquor, orange juice, lime juice, and sugar in a large pitcher. Stir to combine.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine ½ cup sugar, salt, and orange zest.
  • Rim four glasses with a lime or orange wedge. Dip into sugar/salt mixture. Fill cups with crushed ice. Pour drink mixture hallway full and top off with Schweppes Orange Sparkling Water.
  • Top with sugared cranberries, lime wedges, and orange wedges.
  • Sugared Cranberries: Add ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil, until sugar dissolves (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and add cranberries, stirring to coat. Let cranberries sit in mixture for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, lay cranberries out on a baking sheet and allow to dry for 10-15 minutes. Pour remaining sugar over cranberries and toss to coat.
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