Cranberry Fennel Margaritas
These Cranberry Fennel Margaritas are bright, citrusy, and packed with festive flavor. Made with cranberry, tequila, and fresh fennel, this refreshing cocktail is perfect for holiday parties and winter gatherings.
Servings: 2
Calories: 695kcal
Ingredients
- 4 oz fennel simple syrup (recipe below)
- 4 oz silver tequila
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- the juice of 2 limes
Fennel Simple Syrup
- ½ tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cane sugar or granulated sugar
Instructions
Make the fennel simple syrup:
- Add the fennel seeds, sugar and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until sugar is fully dissolved.
- Once sugar is dissolved and syrup is slightly thickened, turn off heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Strain into a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Makes about 1.5 cups, and keeps up to 2 weeks in refrigerator.
Make the cocktails:
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker or mason jar and shake well.
- Pour over 2 cocktail glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish drinks with fennel and fresh cranberries.
Nutrition
Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 147g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 146g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg