Mistletoe Margarita: Fresh Non-Alcohol Christmas Drinks
The Mistletoe Margarita is a vibrant, zesty twist on a classic cocktail that brings festive cheer to your holiday gatherings. This refreshing drink is perfect for everyone, offering a delightful non-alcoholic alternative without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 100% cranberry juice – 2.5 oz (75ml)
- Fresh lime juice – 1.5 oz (45ml)
- Non-alcoholic agave spirit alternative – 2 oz (60ml)
- Non-alcoholic orange liqueur alternative (or orange syrup) – 0.75 oz (22ml)
- Simple syrup – 0.5 oz (15ml)
- Rosemary sprigs – for garnish
- Sugared cranberries – for garnish
- Salt/Sugar for the rim
Instructions
- Prepare Your Glass: First, grab your favorite margarita or coupé glass. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass to moisten it. On a small plate, spread out your salt-sugar mix (or just salt/sugar). Gently invert the glass and dip the rim into the mixture, twisting to coat evenly. Set aside.
- Combine Ingredients in Shaker: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2.5 oz (75ml) of 100% cranberry juice, 1.5 oz (45ml) of fresh lime juice, 2 oz (60ml) of your non-alcoholic agave spirit alternative, 0.75 oz (22ml) of non-alcoholic orange liqueur alternative (or orange syrup), and 0.5 oz (15ml) of simple syrup.
- Add Ice and Shake: Fill your shaker about two-thirds full with ice. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds. You want the mixture to be thoroughly chilled and slightly frothy.
- Strain and Serve: Fill your prepared rimmed glass with fresh ice. Remove the lid from your shaker and use a fine-mesh strainer to pour the chilled Mistletoe Margarita into your glass.
- Garnish with Festive Flair: Finish your masterpiece with a sprig of fresh rosemary and a few sugared cranberries. Place the rosemary sprig upright in the glass or lay it across the rim, and let the sugared cranberries float or skewer them on a cocktail pick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Consider batching for a crowd by preparing a larger mixture in advance. Adjust sweetness and tartness to your preference, and for an alcoholic version, substitute the non-alcoholic agave spirit with silver tequila.