Cranberry Zing Margarita
A delightful twist on the classic margarita, the Cranberry Zing Margarita is a refreshing and tangy cocktail that combines the intense flavor of cranberry jam with the zesty notes of Meyer lemon and the smooth kick of tequila. The cranberry jam, infused with orange juice, adds a unique and fruity dimension to this cocktail, making it a perfect choice for those who love a little extra zing in their margaritas.
Cranberry Zing Margarita
A refreshing and tangy margarita cocktail infused with intense cranberry flavor and zesty Meyer lemon.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp fresh cranberries
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tsp fresh orange juice
- 1 wedge Meyer lemon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp white sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3/4 cup white tequila
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, and orange juice with 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil and then simmer until the mixture thickens and becomes jam-like (approximately 15 minutes). Allow the cranberry jam to cool and then chill in the refrigerator.
- Rub the edges of a glass with the Meyer lemon wedge.
- Mix the kosher salt and white sugar on a small plate. Dip the rim of the glass in the salt-sugar mix to coat the rim.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the cranberry jam, Meyer lemon juice, orange juice, and tequila.
- Cover the shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
- Strain the mixture and pour it into the prepared glass filled with ice cubes.