July 28, 2018 Amorada Tequila

7 of 12 Days of Amorada: Cranberry Orange Margarita

Cranberry Orange Margarita Amorada Tequila Recipe

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Ingredients

Sugared Cranberries
2 cups sugar, divided
2 cups fresh cranberries

To make a pitcher

1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) Amorada Silver Tequila
2 cups (16 ounces) cranberry juice (not cranberry cocktail)
1/2 cup (4 ounces) orange juice
1/2 cup (4 ounces) orange liquor
3/4 cups fresh lime juice
2-4 tablespoons sugar or to taste (OPTIONAL)* or use sugared cranberries
salt, for the rim
sparkling water, to top the drinks with (OPTIONAL)
lime + orange slices, for serving

To make just ONE drink

1 1/2 – 2 ounces Amorada Silver Tequila
2 1/2 ounces cranberry juice (not cranberry cocktail)
1/2 ounce orange juice
1/2 ounce orange liquor
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2-1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste (OPTIONAL)* or use sugared cranberries
sparkling water, to top the drink with (OPTIONAL)

Instructions

Sugared Cranberries

Bring 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar to a boil until the sugar is dissolved, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Stir in the cranberries and let the cranberries sit in the sugar water for 1-2 hour or over night.

Strain the cranberries thoroughly, then add them to a parchment lined cookie sheet with sides. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and gently toss until all the cranberries are coated in sugar. Allow the cranberries to dry, in a single layer for at least one hour.

Big Batch Margarita

Combine all the ingredients in a pitcher and stir to combine. Keep chilled in the fridge until ready to serve. When ready to serve, salt the rims of 4-6 glasses. Add ice to each glass and pour the margaritas over the ice. Top off with sparkling water if desired. Add the sugared cranberries and a lime wedge.

To make just ONE drink

Salt the rim of your glass. Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until combined and then strain into your prepared glass. Top with sparkling water if desired. Add the sugared cranberries and a lime and or orange wedge.

Original Source: Half Baked Harvest