Cranberry Margaritas For A Crowd - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups tequila
1 1/4 cups frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup canned jellied cranberry sauce
10 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons Grand Marnier
7 cups ice cubes
cranberries (to garnish)

Preparation

Make the Margarita Base: Combine all ingredients (except ice) and blend in blender until smooth. Transfer to a large glass measuring cup. Can be made ahead. Store in refrigerator.
To mix the final drink: Pour half of the margarita base into blender. Add 3 1/2 cups ice cubes. Blend until mixture is slushy; pour into salt-rimmer margarita glasses. Garnish with cranberries. Repeat with remaining margarita base and remaining ice.