Spiced Cranberry Margarita
A festive margarita combines tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice with cranberry and homemade cinnamon simple syrup for a holiday-inspired cocktail.
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Instructions
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Combine sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cooking for about 2 minutes until the sugar fully dissolves.
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Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature for 15 minutes.
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Pour tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, cranberry juice, and 1/2 ounce of the cooled cinnamon simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
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Fill the shaker with ice, seal it, and shake until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
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Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange slice if desired.