Cherry Margaritas

Closeup view of a frozen cherry margarita.

5 from 1 vote

Cherry Margaritas are incredibly delicious and refreshing due to their tangy and flavorful profile. The combination of sweet cherries, tart lime juice, and tequila creates a well-balanced and enjoyable cocktail.

Course cocktails

Cuisine American

Keyword cherry margaritas, classic frozen margaritas recipe

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings cocktails

Calories 244kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

12 oz. silver tequila
6 oz. triple sec
6 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ½ pounds frozen cherries
3-4 cups ice cubes
¼ cup agave
kosher salt - to rim glasses
fresh cherries or lime wedges - for garnish

Instructions

Combine ingredients. Add all ingredients to a blender – tequila, Cointreau, Agave syrup, freshly squeezed lime juice, and frozen tart cherries.
12 oz. silver tequila, 6 oz. triple sec, ¼ cup agave, 6 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 ½ pounds frozen cherries
Blend. Blend ingredients until very smooth. Add ice as needed to thicken the margaritas and blend again.
3-4 cups ice cubes
Repeat. Repeat this process if you want to make extra margaritas to keep on hand in the freezer.
Prep glasses. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your serving glasses. Dip glasses into a plate of kosher salt.
kosher salt
Pour/spoon. Pour or spoon margaritas into the prepared glasses. Add a cherry garnish and a slice of lime to the glasses.
fresh cherries or lime wedges

Notes

NOTE: We love Luxardo Cocktail Maraschino Cherries easily found on Amazon. A little expensive but worth it!
Agave nectar is often used as a substitute for simple syrup as it is sweeter than sugar and has a lower glycemic index.

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