Cherry Limeade Margarita Cocktail
A bright, sweet-tart margarita that blends silver tequila with fresh lime, cherry juice, and a splash of grenadine—refreshing, colorful, and perfect for summer.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Citrus juicer
- Strainer
- Margarita glass
- Small plate
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 oz lime juice fresh
- 2 oz cherry juice or tart cherry concentrate (diluted to taste)
- 1 oz simple syrup or maraschino cherry juice, to taste
- 1 oz frozen limeade concentrate optional, for stronger lime flavor
- 0.5 oz grenadine for color and depth
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
- salt or sugar for rimming the glass; optional
- lime wedge and maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Rim a margarita glass with salt or sugar if desired, then fill with fresh ice.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, cherry juice, and simple syrup.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Slowly pour in grenadine to create a layered effect (optional: stir gently to blend).
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a sharper cherry flavor, use tart cherry juice; for a sweeter, candy-like note, use maraschino cherry juice. Add the frozen limeade concentrate for extra citrus intensity, or skip for a drier style. Lighten with a splash of soda water just before serving. Keep ingredients chilled and glasses cold for the crispest texture.