Cranberry Margaritas for a Crowd

• tequila↗1 1⁄4 cups
• frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed↗1 1⁄4 cups
• canned jellied cranberry sauce1 cup
• fresh lime juice↗10 tablespoons
• Grand Marnier↗6 tablespoons
• ice cubes7 cups
• cranberries↗

  to garnish

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.