Description

This drink will be a hit at a Christmas party. It could be served on the rocks, just omit the blender step and pour it into a large beverage dispenser. Rimming the glasses with sugar/salt and garnishing with mint and cranberries make it very festive.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. whole cranberries
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar, divided
• 2 T. kosher salt
• 1 wedge lime, for rimming
• 2 c. cranberry juice
• 12 oz. silver tequila
• 8 oz. triple sec
• 1/2 c. plus 1 T. freshly squeezed lime juice, divided
• 12 c. ice
• sprigs of mint, for garnish

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, toss cranberries with 1 T. lime juice; drain and discard the lime juice; toss cranberries with 2 T. sugar. Spread out onto a baking sheet to dry.
2. On a shallow plate, combine the remaining sugar with salt; stir to combine.
3. Using the lime wedge, wet the rim of 8 glasses; dip in sugar/salt mixture.