Yield: 8 servings
Cherry Margaritas
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Whip up a pitcher of these Cherry Margaritas for your next summer party! Perfect for a crowd, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups frozen tart cherries, pits removed (or fresh)
- 1 bottle (750 ml) tequila
- 2 cups triple sec
- 2 cups lime juice
- ΒΌ cup turbinado sugar, for garnish
- 1 lime, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, make a simple syrup by combining the water with the sugar. Whisk over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- In a large blender, combine simple syrup with frozen cherries (or fresh). Blend until pureed.
- For the pitcher of margaritas, combine cherry mixture with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Refrigerate or serve immediately, stir together.
- To garnish the glass, dip rim of glass in extra simple syrup (or water) and then dip in turbinado sugar. Add ice and margaritas. Place a slice of lime on each glass, enjoy!
Notes
- Blend the cherries until completely smooth. The puree shouldn't have any lumps in it.
- You don't have to go to top shelf, but don't cheap out on the tequila either. The flavor will come through, so a solid mid-range tequila is a good bet.
- Have fun with the garnishes! Dipping the rim of your glasses in the turbinado sugar adds a sweet and pretty presentation. Lime slices or wedges also look great in contrast with the red drinks. You could add fresh cherries or even maraschino or fancy cocktail cherries on a skewer for extra cherry love.
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 389Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 81gFiber: 1gSugar: 75gProtein: 1g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.