I’m really on top of Christmas this year (this never happens). I’ve actually gotten all of my Christmas shopping done, most of my presents wrapped, menus planned, and as you are reading this my husband and I are on a little getaway with some of our best friends to Texas Wine Country. I just couldn’t leave y’all without a delicious Christmas cocktail though.
If you’ve been a LouLou Sucre reader then you know that margaritas are definitely my cocktail of choice most of the time. I love the citrusy flavors and I love giving the recipes a little spin to make them differently to suit my mood or the holiday. For this recipe, I used tart cranberries, soaked in simple syrup paired with delicious satsuma and cranberry juices. The cranberries make a delicious simple syrup which is completely optional in my opinion. I’m definitely on the tart margarita team but if you prefer them a little bit sweeter then add the syrup.
AuthorloulousucreThe sugared cranberries will take approximately 2 hours to soak.
Using a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the satsuma juice, lime juice, tequila, Grand Marnier, and cranberry simple syrup (optional). Shake vigorously to combine.
Pour into a glassed filled with ice and rimmed with coarse salt. Add the cranberry juice. Garnish with sliced satsumas, sliced limes, and sugared cranberries.
Combine the water and 1/2 cup of the sugar in a small pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and add the cranberries. Allow the cranberries to the syrup and allow the mixture to cool.
Once the syrup is cooled, strain the cranberries saving the syrup. Add the additional 1/2 cup of sugar and toss to coat the cranberries.
Ingredients
Directions
Using a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the satsuma juice, lime juice, tequila, Grand Marnier, and cranberry simple syrup (optional). Shake vigorously to combine.
Pour into a glassed filled with ice and rimmed with coarse salt. Add the cranberry juice. Garnish with sliced satsumas, sliced limes, and sugared cranberries.
Combine the water and 1/2 cup of the sugar in a small pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and add the cranberries. Allow the cranberries to the syrup and allow the mixture to cool.
Once the syrup is cooled, strain the cranberries saving the syrup. Add the additional 1/2 cup of sugar and toss to coat the cranberries.
Enjoy!
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