Sparkling Cranberry-Ginger Margarita Recipe
Elevate your cocktail game with a sparkling cranberry-ginger margarita this holiday season! Made with a fresh ginger simple syrup, tart cranberry juice and bubbly ginger ale, this holiday margarita is one jolly cocktail that's sure to put everyone in a festive mood.
How to Make the Best Sparkling Cranberry-Ginger Margarita
There’s nothing quite like a festive cocktail to set the mood for holiday celebrations. This sparkling cranberry-ginger margarita brings together the bright tartness of cranberry juice, the warm spice of fresh ginger, and the crisp kick of ginger ale for a margarita that’s anything but ordinary.
What makes this cocktail truly special is the homemade ginger simple syrup—it’s the secret ingredient that elevates this drink from ordinary to extraordinary. Fresh ginger infuses the syrup with natural spice and warmth, creating a more authentic and complex flavor than using store-bought syrups. The syrup takes just 10 minutes to prepare and lasts up to two weeks in your refrigerator, so you can make a batch and enjoy these margaritas all season long.
The combination of premium tequila, cranberry juice, ginger liqueur, and a splash of ginger ale creates a beautifully balanced cocktail that’s tart, spicy, and refreshing all at once. Top it off with festive sugared cranberries for an elegant presentation that’s sure to impress your guests at any holiday gathering.
Sparkling Cranberry-Ginger Margarita
Elevate your cocktail game with a sparkling cranberry-ginger margarita this holiday season! Made with a fresh ginger simple syrup, tart cranberry juice and bubbly ginger ale, this holiday margarita is one jolly cocktail that's sure to put everyone in a festive mood.
Ingredients
Fresh Ginger Simple Syrup
Sugared Cranberry Garnish (Optional)
Sparkling Cranberry-Ginger Margarita
Instructions
Fresh Ginger Simple Syrup
- Combine fresh peeled ginger, water, and white sugar in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before using. The syrup can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Sugared Cranberry Garnish (Optional)
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add fresh cranberries and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow cranberries to cool in the syrup.
- Mix ground cinnamon with additional sugar on a small plate.
- Roll the cooled cranberries in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.
Sparkling Cranberry-Ginger Margarita
- Fill a margarita glass with ice.
- Add freshly squeezed lime juice, tequila, cranberry juice, ginger liqueur, and fresh ginger simple syrup.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Top with a splash of ginger beer or ginger ale for sparkle.
- Garnish with sugared cranberries if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can make the ginger simple syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the tequila and ginger liqueur and increase the ginger simple syrup and ginger ale.
- Reposado tequila provides a smoother, aged flavor that complements the cranberry and ginger beautifully.