I have to admit I was a bit skeptical about adding cranberry sauce to a cocktail….but not anymore!  The cranberry flavor is on point with the holidays and this will be my new “go to” holiday margarita recipe. It has a crisp cranberry flavor and the tartness from the cranberries and lime compliment each other so well.

2 oz. Canned cranberry sauce (whole or jellied)
1.5 oz. Blanco Tequila
.5 oz. Orange Liqueur such as Triple Sec, Cointreau or Grand Mariner
.5 oz. Lime Juice
3 oz. Cranberry Juice
Fresh Cranberries and Lime Wheel for Garnish

Using the citrus reamer, juice a lime and set aside.  Add ice to the cocktail shaker and add the cranberry sauce to the shaker along with the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice.  Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to blend the cranberry sauce with the cocktail.  Strain into a glass with fresh ice and garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime wheel.