Margaritas


Camarena Cranberry Margarita

Camarena Cranberry Margarita

Camarena Cranberry Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Camarena Silver Tequila
  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • 1 cup Cointreau
  • 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
  • ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice

 

Directions:

  • In a 48 oz pitcher, add all ingredients and stir well
  • Add ice to the pitcher, until filled to the brim and carefully stir
  • Serve in lowball glasses rimed with sugar
  • Serves 6

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