Name: Cadillac Cranberry Margaritas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 ounces Reposado Tequila; 0.75 oz simple syrup; 0.5 oz lime juice; 0.75 oz triple sec; 1.5 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice; 0.5 oz grand marnier; salt; lime wedges

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Cadillac Cranberry Margaritas

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Instructions

Shake some salt onto a small plate or shallow bowl. Rub the rim of a rocks glass or margarita glass with a lime wedge. Dip the rim of the glass in the salt, and fill the glass with ice. Dip half of a lime wheel into a bit of Tajin and set aside (optional).

In a cocktail shaker, combine the reposado tequila, simple syrup, lime juice, the leftover wedge of lime, Triple Sec, cranberry juice, and a pinch of salt. Fill the cocktail shaker with a handful or two of ice. Cover, and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is very cold and frosty, about 20-30 seconds.

Strain the margarita into the prepared glass. Finish with a float of Grand Marnier (about 1 ounce). Garnish with a few cranberries and the Tajin-coated lime (or a regular lime wheel). Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Fresh Lime Juice Extraction 🍋
Always use fresh-squeezed lime juice rather than bottled; roll limes on the counter before cutting to maximize juice yield and ensure bright, authentic citrus flavor that elevates the entire cocktail.
Chill Your Glassware 🧊
Place margarita glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving to keep your drink at optimal temperature longer and prevent dilution from melting ice.
Balance Your Sweet-Tart Ratio ⚖️
Taste your cranberry juice batch before mixing; if it's particularly tart, adjust the simple syrup upward by half-ounce increments to achieve the perfect balance without oversweetening.
Premium Tequila Quality Matters 🥃
Invest in a 100% agave Reposado tequila rather than mixto; the oak-aging adds smooth complexity that pairs beautifully with tart cranberry and enhances the overall drinking experience.
Salted Rim Perfection 🧂
Use a lime wedge to wet only the outer half of the rim, then dip into a coarse salt-sugar blend (2:1 ratio) to create a balanced seasoning that complements rather than overwhelms the cranberry-citrus flavors.