Mistletoe Margaritas

Tis the season, am I right!?  These Mistletoe Margs are a sure fire way to enhance your festive spirit.

They're great for holiday parties, catching up with friends and family, even NYE parties! In my opinion these are the perfect cocktail to sip while gift wrapping, baking holiday treats, and creating clever Elf on the Shelf magic!

I'm not sure about you, but margaritas always make me feel like I'm on a exotic beach with my toes in the sand.  Here's my tip: crank up the thermostat or fireplace (or tune your TV to the fire show) and put on some tropical beach music while making these and really feel the margarita take effect! 

INGREDIENTS

• coarse salt for the rim
• 2 ounces Grand Marnier
• 1 1/2 ounces Tequila
• 2 ounces white cranberry juice
• 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• lime for garnish
• fresh cranberries for garnish
• rosemary for garnish

SIMPLE SYRUP

• ½ cup water
• ½ cup sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Rim each glass with a lime wedge and dip in the coarse salt. Fill each glass with ice.
2. In a cocktail shaker, add the Grand Marnier, Tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice and syrup and shake for 30 to 60 seconds. pour over the ice. Garnish with extra limes and fresh cranberries! Throw in a sprig of rosemary if you wish.

SIMPLE SYRUP

1. Stir together the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and bring the mixture to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

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Recipe from Jessica at How Sweet Eats