Holiday White Cranberry Margarita (Cocktail + Mocktail)

John Boos & Co.
December 3, 2025
Recipes

Crisp, festive, and bright, our White Cranberry Margarita is the perfect balance of tart lime, subtle sweetness, and winter inspired flavor. Whether you want the classic cocktail version or a refreshing mocktail, this recipe delivers a clean, elegant sip that pairs perfectly with holiday spreads, winter gatherings, or cozy nights in. Crafted on a Boos Block, this drink is as fun to prepare as it is to serve!

Ingredients

(Makes 1 cocktail)

White Cranberry Margarita (Cocktail Version)

  • 2 oz tequila blanco

  • 1 oz triple sec (or Cointreau)

  • 2 oz white cranberry juice

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice

  • ½ oz simple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness of juice)

  • Ice

    • Optional garnish: Salted or sugared rim, fresh cranberries, lime wedge, or rosemary sprig

White Cranberry Margarita (Mocktail Version)

  • 2 oz white cranberry juice

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice

  • 1 oz orange juice (replaces triple sec)

  • ½ oz agave syrup or simple syrup (to taste)

  • 2 oz sparkling water (or a non-alcoholic tequila alternative)

  • Ice

    • Optional garnish: Sugared rim, fresh cranberries, lime wedge, or rosemary sprig

Instructions

1. Prepare the Glass

  • Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge, then dip it into salt or sugar.

2. Build the Drink

  • Fill a shaker with ice.

3. Add Ingredients

  • Cocktail: Add tequila, triple sec, white cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using).

  • Mocktail: Add white cranberry juice, lime juice, orange juice, and sweetener, but hold off on the sparkling water.

4. Shake

  • Shake vigorously until well chilled.

5. Strain & Finish

  • Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.

  • Top the mocktail with sparkling water for a refreshing fizz.

6. Garnish & Serve

  • Add cranberries, a lime wedge, or a fresh rosemary sprig for a festive spin.

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