Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Cranberry Margarita By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 17, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Emily Kate Roemer Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins Servings: 4 Cranberry simple syrup gives this frozen cocktail a festive crimson hue -- perfect for the holidays! Ingredients For the Whole-Berry Cranberry Simple Syrup ½ cup sugar 8 ounces frozen cranberries (2 cups) 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest For the cocktail 1 cup tequila ¼ cup fresh lime juice Directions Make the Whole-Berry Cranberry Simple Syrup: Stir together sugar, cranberries, lime zest and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high, stirring constantly, until cranberries just start to burst, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool completely. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 week. Make the cocktail: In a blender, combine tequila, lime juice, 4 cups ice, and 1 1/2 cups cranberries and syrup from Whole Berry Cranberry Simple Syrup. Blend until smooth. Divide among 4 margarita glasses. Print