Festive Cranberry Sparkler

A delightful and light tequila cocktail with a festive twist, the Festive Cranberry Sparkler is perfect for the holiday season. Made with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, a hint of cranberry, and topped with a splash of club soda, this cocktail is sure to sparkle up any holiday celebration.

Festive Cranberry Sparkler

A delightful and light tequila cocktail with a festive twist, perfect for the holiday season.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Ice
  • Splash of lime juice
  • 1 1/2 oz tequila
  • 2 oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Top with club soda
  • Coarse salt and sugared cranberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine water and sugar in a pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes until sugar is fully dissolved. Allow to cool.
  2. Rub the rim of the glass with fresh grapefruit and roll in coarse salt.
  3. Place ice cubes into the salted-rim glass.
  4. Pour tequila, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup over ice in the glass.
  5. Top with club soda and a splash of lime juice.
  6. Garnish with sugared cranberries and enjoy immediately.