Cranberry and lime flavors come together with tequila for the most amazing Saint Nickarita Christmas Margarita! Perfect for all of your Christmas parties and holiday gatherings, this easy Cranberry margarita is perfect for enjoying under the mistletoe!
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The BEST Cranberry Margarita for the Holidays!
Do you have any Christmas parties or holiday gatherings coming up? Could you use some fresh, new ideas for holiday cocktails that don’t involve eggnog?
If you answered yes, then you’re definitely in the right place! This Saint Nickarita is not only the perfect holiday libation, it’s festive, easy to make and wonderfully delicious!
Here’s how this simple, delicious Christmas Margarita is made:
How do you make a Saint Nickarita Cranberry Margarita?
Start by filling a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, lime juice, cranberry juice, and Cointreau. Fit the shaker with a tight-fitting lid, and shake to combine. Pour into a margarita glass (rimmed with salt, or without) and top off with club soda, if desired.
What fruit do I need for a Cranberry margarita?
For a cranberry margarita, you’ll need limes (for fresh lime juice) and some fresh cranberries. These are optional, but add some nice color as a garnish to the glass.
Do you love using fresh cranberries during the holidays? Check out some of my other cranberry recipes and ideas:
When should I serve a Christmas margarita?
Christmas margaritas are perfect to serve for a holiday or New Years Eve party.
The past few years I’ve hosted a little holiday party at our house. I invite a few of our friends and neighbors over for some food, drinks and holiday cheer. It’s nothing fancy, but I do serve some appetizers and cocktails along with a dinner. It’s our way of showing our friends how much we love and appreciate them.
At my party last year I had a holiday themed cocktail that I made in advance and chilled for the party. Having a great holiday cocktail really sets the mood for the evening and is also a nice change of pace from the standard beer and wine.
I made a big pitcher of the cocktail, which worked wonderfully, as I didn’t have to tend to the cocktail shaker for the entire evening. Having it prepared in advance allowed our guests to serve themselves and freed me up to socialize.
What kind of alcohol is margarita?
The primary alcohol in a margarita is tequila. Often, margarita recipes also call for an orange or citrus liqueur, like Cointreau.
Is Triple Sec necessary for margaritas?
No, triple sec is not necessary for margaritas. You can substitute Cointreau, which is a citrus, orange liqueur.
Love margaritas? Check out my other margarita recipes:
- Peach Margarita
- Jalapeno Margarita Recipe
- Blue Margarita Drink Recipe
- Watermelon Margarita Recipe
- Pineapple Margarita
- Strawberry Lime Margaritas
- Coconut Margarita
- Mango Margarita
- How to Make a Skinny Margarita
If you loved this delicious Christmas drink recipe, check out my other holiday cocktail ideas:
- Tiramisu Cocktail
- Baileys Espresso Martini
- Chocolate Cake Martini
- Hot Mulled Apple Cider
- Fireball Apple Cider Hot Toddy
- Cranberry Moscow Mule
- Pomegranate Citrus Champagne Cocktail
- Spiked Eggnog
- Amaretto Hot Chocolate
- Creamy Hot Buttered Rum
- Spiked White Hot Chocolate
- Whiskey Apple Cider Cocktail
- Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
- Brandy Alexander
- 60 Amazing Holiday Cocktail Ideas
- Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate at Real Housemoms
Here’s the recipe for this easy Saint Nickarita Christmas Margarita:
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Saint Nickarita Christmas Margarita
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker The useful glass cocktail shaker has measurements on the side for easy pouring!
- Margarita Glasses These margarita glasses are a must for anyone that enjoys making margaritas at home.
- Citrus Juicer This hand-held citrus juicer is fantastic for fresh lime and lemon juice. Great for making cocktails!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces tequila
- 1/2 ounce cranberry juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce orange liqueur like Cointreau
- 1 ounce club soda
- fresh cranberries and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice, orange liqueur and ice in a cocktail shaker.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with club soda.
- Garnish with skewered cranberries and lime wedges. Rim margarita glasses with salt, if desired.
Notes
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Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best Linkup. I’m a tequila lover, so this drink is perfect for me. Looking forward to your next post.
How fun and festive! Can’t wait to make these! Thanks for linkin’ up to the Sunday FUNday party! I’ll be featuring you this weekend! Hope to see you again!
This looks so delicious. I’m definitely going to have to try making it! Thanks for sharing at Share The Wealth Sunday! I hope you’ll join us again tonight at 7!
xoxo
Lisa
Mmm! I love margaritas so I’d adore this. Thanks for sharing on the Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesdays Linky Party. We will be back on Dec. 29th and hope you will join us.
You weren’t kidding – these are the perfect holiday cocktail! Lovely and sounds so delish! Thanks for sharing this on Throwback Thursday, and I’ll be pinning this to our board! Be sure to follow! 🙂 Happy Holidays!
Sounds yummy except for the salt. Like it just plain… May just give this a try.. Thank you
This looks sooo yum! I love tequila and cranberry juice, so I’m eager to try this one! Thanks for sharing!
Wow, this look amazing, love that deep red color with that sparkly sugar 🙂
Wow, this looks great and the color of it is amazing!
I want one of these, but two will be better. Pinning. This is really pretty and looks delicious.
I’m going to HAVE to make this, if only because this gorgeous cocktail’s name is the bomb. Pinned, while wishing you a very Merry holiday! Thanks! –Ginger
Oh yum! A cranberry margarita! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
How much fun are these drinks!! Thanks for sharing with us at the Share the Wealth Sunday link up!!
I really want to try this one! Sounds so tart and delicious. Plus, it looks beautiful. Definitely pinning for later.
Super cute and this just might get me through the holidays!
You found my weak spot! Love this….Thanks for sharing this with us at the DI & DI Link party. Hope you had fun, and have a great weekend!
Been a tequila nad cranberries fan, what can I say!. This recipe will be feature at this coming Sunday http://www.fabifabu.com/2016/12/04/inspiration-galore-project-party. Hope to see you there. Thanks and Happy Holidays!!
This is a beautiful drink for the holidays! I really appreciate you sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
I followed the recipe exactly and yet mine did not come out that bright red color. Any suggestions? Thanks
Hi Jen, Maybe try adding a bit more pomegranate juice. Also, depending on the light, and photo editing, color can sometimes be a bit more saturated in my photos. Either way, I hope it tasted yummy! Happy Holidays – Erin
Sorry – I’m thinking of another cocktail on my site (my Pomegranate Citrus Champagne Cocktails). Haha!! Try adding a bit more cranberry juice for a darker red color, but I would go with what tastes the best to you over color. Enjoy! Erin
Oh yum! Happy Holidays! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party! Pinned & shared.
Hey Erin! I’m totally digging this drink. You are my feature at this week’s Funtastic Friday Link Party. Thank you for Linking up!
Hey, Erin! Just wanted to let you know that we loved your Saint Nickorita Holiday Cocktail so much when you shared it at the #HomeMattersParty last week, we’ve FEATURED it THIS WEEK! Hope you can check it out when you get a sec. Happy Friday!!!
http://lifewithlorelai.com/2016/12/15/home-matters-linky-party-116/
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai / Home Matters Linky Party
I love the name!! Pinned for Christmas – Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
looks beautiful and sounds yummy! perfect for the holidays.
Can’t wait to make this at my Friendsmas coming up, thanks!
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Sweetened or unsweetened lime juice or fresh.
Fresh is best. If needing to do bottled juice, go with an unsweetened juice, which will give you the best flavor. Enjoy!
This was so delish.