Name: Cranberry Pomegranate Margaritas
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each)
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 4-1/2 cups diet lemon-lime soda, chilled; 1-1/2 cups tequila; 1-1/2 cups cranberry juice, chilled; 1-1/2 cups pomegranate juice, chilled; Pomegranate seeds and frozen cranberries, optional

I came up with this beverage to serve at holiday celebrations for a festive twist on the traditional margarita. It's light and refreshing, and looks beautiful with sugar crystals on glass rims. —Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California

Sugared Cranberries

Heat 3 tablespoons light corn syrup in microwave until warm; gently toss with 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, allowing excess syrup to drip off. Toss in 1/3 cup sugar to coat. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 1 hour.

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