Besides the ubiquitous “pumpkin spice,” nothing says “autumn” more than tart cranberries. Cranberries are a major component of Thanksgiving feasts, turning up alongside and atop turkey as well as in quick breads and desserts.
Cranberries are loaded with health benefits, which include reducing the risk for ulcers and preventing gum disease. Also, just eight ounces of cranberry juice cocktail contains 137 percent of the daily recommended value of vitamin C.
Cranberries can even be used to craft great cocktails. Move over mulled ciders, this crisp “Cranberry Margarita” from The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association makes a great autumn-inspired beverage.
Cranberry Margarita
(Serves 1)
– 11/2 shots of tequila
– 1 shot of cranberry juice cocktail
– 1/4 cup of whole berry cranberry sauce
– 1/2 shot of triple sec
– 10 ice cubes
– Sweetened dried cranberries, for garnish
– Lime, for garnish
1-Combine all ingredients except garnish in a blender.
2-Blend on high until smooth and frosty.
3-Serve in a margarita glass. Garnish with dried cranberries and a lime wheel.
