Mistletoe Margarita Recipe
The Mistletoe Margarita is a festive, refreshing holiday cocktail that blends citrusy orange and lemon juices with tart cranberry juice, mellow tequila, and a hint of maraschino cherry sweetness. Perfect for parties, this vibrant drink is served chilled and garnished with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs, combining bright flavors and seasonal charm in every sip.
- Author: Dylan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups orange juice (chilled)
- 2 ½ cups cranberry juice (chilled)
- 2 cups 7UP (chilled)
- 2 cups tequila (chilled)
- ½ cup maraschino cherry juice (chilled)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Garnish
- Cranberries (for garnish, optional)
- Rosemary sprigs (for garnish, optional)
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, add the chilled orange juice, cranberry juice, 7UP, tequila, maraschino cherry juice, and lemon juice over plenty of ice.
- Stir Well: Use a long spoon or stirrer to mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is well blended and chilled.
- Garnish and Serve: Add cranberries and rosemary sprigs on top as fresh, festive garnish. Serve the cocktail immediately to enjoy it chilled and refreshing.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled.
- Keep all ingredients well chilled before mixing to maintain the refreshing quality without excessive dilution.
- If preferred, substitute 7UP with another lemon-lime soda or sparkling water for a toned-down sweetness.
- Adjust tequila quantity according to your preferred alcohol strength.
- This cocktail serves well in a large batch, making it ideal for holiday gatherings.
Keywords: Mistletoe Margarita, holiday cocktail, tequila drink, cranberry margarita, festive drinks, Christmas cocktail, citrus margarita