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Cherry Margarita Cocktail

Cherry Margarita Cocktail Recipe
A juicy twist on the classic margarita—sweet cherry, tart fresh lime, and smooth tequila shaken ice-cold with a salted rim.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Muddler
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Fine strainer
  • Margarita glass
  • Small plate
  • Bar spoon
  • Citrus juicer
  • Ice cubes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz blanco or silver tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
  • 1 oz lime juice fresh
  • 1 oz cherry juice or cherry syrup
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 4-5 fresh cherries pitted, muddled (fresh or frozen)
  • ice cubes for shaking and serving
  • kosher salt for the rim
  • lime wedge for garnish
  • cherry for garnish

Instructions

  • Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled margarita glass, dip in kosher salt, and set aside. Fill the glass with fresh ice.
  • In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cherries with the simple syrup.
  • Add tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and cherry juice (or syrup). Fill the shaker with ice.
  • Shake for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
  • Fine-strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge and a cherry. Serve immediately.
  • Frozen option: blend all ingredients with a generous handful of ice until slushy and pour into a prepared glass.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor. Adjust sweetness with simple syrup or cherry syrup. Blanco tequila keeps it crisp; swap reposado for a touch of oak. Thawed frozen cherries work well out of season.