A sparkling, spicy margarita with citrus, cranberry, and jalapeño—perfect for festive Thanksgiving celebrations.
# What You Need:
→ Spicy Syrup
01 - 1/2 cup water
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
→ Mocktail Base
04 - 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
05 - 1/2 cup cranberry juice, unsweetened or reduced sugar
06 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
07 - 1/2 cup cooled spicy syrup
08 - 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
09 - Ice cubes
→ Garnish
10 - Lime wedges
11 - Fresh cranberries
12 - Jalapeño slices (optional)
13 - Kosher salt or chili-lime salt (for rimming glasses)
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine water, granulated sugar, and sliced jalapeño in a small saucepan. Simmer gently over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, steep for 10 minutes, strain out solids, and let syrup cool completely.
02 - Moisten the rim of each glass with a lime wedge and dip into kosher salt or chili-lime salt. Set aside for serving.
03 - In a large pitcher, blend lime juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, and cooled spicy syrup until combined.
04 - Add ice cubes to each prepared glass, then pour mocktail mixture over the ice until glasses are two-thirds full.
05 - Complete each glass by topping with sparkling water or club soda and stir gently.
06 - Adorn each drink with lime wedges, cranberries, and a jalapeño slice, if desired. Serve chilled.
