Cherry Margarita

Name: Cherry Margarita
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: Lime wedges; Kosher salt; 1 cup cherry juice blend; 4 ounces tequila; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries; Honey, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Celebrate peak cherry season with this flavorful and juicy cherry margarita.

Ingredients

Lime wedges
Kosher salt
1 cup cherry juice blend
4 ounces tequila
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
Honey, optional

Directions

Using lime wedges, moisten the rims of 4 margarita or cocktail glasses. Set aside lime wedges for garnish. Sprinkle salt on a plate; hold each glass upside down and dip rim into salt. Set aside. Discard remaining salt on plate.
In a blender, combine the cherry juice, tequila, lime juice, cherries and, if desired, honey to sweeten to taste; cover and process until blended. Pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with the lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 155 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

When summer rolls around, I start thinking about all the fun drinks I can whip up to stay cool. This frozen cherry margarita is a favorite of mine. It's so delicious, and the deep red color is amazing. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Recipe Creator

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