Mistletoe Margaritas

[nverland]

Mistletoe Margaritas
Yields: 8 serving(s) Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

1/2 c. whole cranberries
1/4 c. granulated sugar, divided
2 tbsp. kosher salt
1 wedge lime, for rim
2 c. cranberry juice
12 oz. silver tequila
8 oz. triple sec
1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. lime juice, divided
12 c. ice
Mint, for garnish

Directions

Step 1-In a medium bowl, toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Drain out lime juice, then toss with 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour onto a baking sheet to dry.
Step 2-Combine remaining sugar with salt on a shallow plate and mix to combine. Using the lime wedge, wet rim of each glass, then dip in sugar salt mixture.
Step 3-Combine cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, remaining 1/2 cup lime juice, and ice in a large blender, working in batches if necessary. Blend until smooth.
Step 4-Pour into prepared glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint and a couple sugared cranberries.