Saint Nickarita
Ingredients:
2 oz tequila
4 oz cranberry juice
1 oz lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
Ice
Lime wedge for garnish
Cranberries for garnish
Sugar for rim
Instructions:
Rim the glass: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip the rim in sugar.
Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
Shake and strain: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Garnish: Garnish with a lime wedge and a few cranberries.
Tips:
For a sweeter drink, add more simple syrup.
For a tart drink, add more lime juice.
To make it festive, use a Christmas-themed glass.
Enjoy this festive and delicious cocktail!