The economy has cast a shadow over your usual sunny demeanor. But it’s nothing a stiff drink can’t cure — for a night, anyway.

Rise and shine with Homemade Gourmet’s cranberry margarita mix. The local company’s holiday cocktail takes no time to make and is delish frozen or on the rocks.

Cranberry Blended Margarita
Serves six

Ingredients
¼ c. Cranberry Margarita Party Blender mix
2 c. cranberry juice cocktail
3 c. crushed ice
½ c. tequila

1. Place all ingredients in a blender and mix on high for 1-2 minutes or until desired consistency is reached.

2. Pour into glasses and serve.

Tip: To make this drink on the rocks, pour all ingredients excluding ice into a pitcher and stir until the mix is completely dissolved. Serve over ice.

You’ll be tickled pink again in no time.

Cranberry Margarita Party Blender mix available online at homemadegourmet.com.