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Easy Mistletoe Margarita

This Easy Mistletoe Margarita is a festive Christmas cocktail made with cranberry juice, orange juice, tequila, maraschino cherry juice, and fizzy 7UP. It has a refreshing sweet-tart flavor and a beautiful holiday-red color, making it perfect for Christmas parties and holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups orange juice chilled
  • 2 ½ cups cranberry juice chilled
  • 2 cups 7UP chilled
  • 2 cups tequila chilled
  • ½ cup maraschino cherry juice chilled
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • Fresh cranberries for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
  • Ice for serving

Method
 

  1. Add the chilled orange juice, cranberry juice, 7UP, tequila, maraschino cherry juice, and lemon juice to a large pitcher or punch bowl.
  2. Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are combined.
  3. Add ice to serving glasses and pour the margarita mixture over the ice.
  4. Garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs, if desired.
  5. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.

Notes

  • Chill the ingredients: Use chilled juices, tequila, and 7UP so the drink stays cold without needing too much ice.
  • Add the 7UP before serving: For the best fizz, mix the juices and tequila ahead of time, then stir in the soda just before serving.
  • Adjust the sweetness: Add a little more lemon juice for a tarter drink or extra cherry juice for a sweeter flavor.
  • Prepare ahead: Combine the juices and tequila in a covered pitcher and refrigerate. Add the 7UP and ice just before serving.
  • Make it non-alcoholic: Leave out the tequila and replace it with additional lemon-lime soda or sparkling water.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 1–2 days. Remove the ice first. Add fresh 7UP before serving to restore some of the fizz.