'Tis the season for cranberry margaritas: Recipe

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You may think of margaritas as the ideal beach drink, but crafting the cocktail with cranberries can make for a delightful holiday special. 

When Rachel Gurk, owner of Rachel Cooks, shared her recipe for a cranberry margarita, we knew we had to try it. 

"Margaritas shouldn’t be only for sunny days and beaches! This fun twist on a classic margarita makes it perfect for fall and winter days," Gurk told Fox News. "Garnish with a few fresh cranberries for a super festive beverage!"

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Cranberry Margarita by Rachel Gurk, owner of Rachel Cooks

Rachel Gurk of Rachel Cooks shares her ‘Cranberry Margarita’ recipe with Fox News. (Rachel Gurk, Rachel Cooks)

Makes 5 servings

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• Kosher salt for rimming glasses
• 1 ½ cups cranberry juice (look for one that is 100% juice)
• ¾ cup tequila
• ½ cup orange liqueur
• ½ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• ¼ cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
• Fresh cranberries and orange or lime wedges for garnish, optional

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This holiday margarita includes fresh cranberries and orange or lime wedges for garnish. (Rachel Gurk, Rachel Cooks)

Directions:

1. If desired, rim glasses by dipping the top of the glass into juice and then kosher salt.
2. Stir cranberry juice, tequila, orange liqueur, orange juice, and lime juice together in a pitcher; serve over ice. Garnish with fresh cranberries or orange and lime wedges.

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Notes:

• Want it a little sweeter? Try adding just a touch of simple syrup.
• Make a pitcher. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled, and you can make it up to a day ahead. Store in the refrigerator.
• Cranberry juice can be substituted for pomegranate juice for a pomegranate margarita.

Rachel Gurk's ‘Cranberry Margarita’ is the perfect mix of sweet and tart. (Rachel Gurk, Rachel Cooks)

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This original recipe is owned by Rachel Cooks and was shared with Fox News.