Cranberry Orange Margarita
This cocktail is a welcome departure from the traditional Margarita that offers a burst of tartness which is tempered by the citrus notes.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 2 oz Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila
- 1/2 oz Cointreau
- 2 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice 100% is best
- 3/4 oz Orange Juice
- 1 tsp Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 pinches Sea Salt For Rim
- 1 part Orange Zest For Rim
- 1 piece Cranberry For Garnish
- 1 slice Orange For Garnish
Instructions
- Blend the sea salt and orange zest on a small plate.
- Rim your Margarita glass in Orange Juice and dip it into the mixture on the plate.
- Pour the remaining ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake well and pour into prepared Margarita glass
- Garnish with a cranberry or an orange slice.