Mistletoe Margaritas

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c. whole cranberries
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar, divided
• 2 tbsp. kosher salt
• 1 wedge lime, for rim
• 2 c. cranberry juice
• 12 oz. silver tequila
• 8 oz. triple sec
• 3/4 c. lime juice, divided
• 6 c. ice
• Mint, for garnish

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, toss cranberries with 1/4 cup lime juice. Drain out lime juice, then toss with 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour onto a baking sheet to dry.
2. Combine remaining sugar with salt on a shallow plate and mix to combine. Using the lime wedge, wet the rim of each glass, then dip in sugar salt mixture.
3. Combine cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and ice in a large blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into prepared glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint and a couple sugared cranberries.

Strawberry-Citrus Sangria

• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle pinot noir
• 3/4 cup sugar, or more to taste
• 3/4 cup orange liqueur
• 1 pint of strawberries, thickly sliced
• 6 ounces soda water, chilled

Place the orange and lemon slices in a pitcher.  add the wine and sugar and mix well.  Add the liqueur and mix well.  Add the strawberries.  Chill for 3 to 10 hours.  Add the soda water before serving.  Serve over ice in glasses.