Description
A refreshing and vibrant Frozen Cherry Margarita recipe combining tart cherry juice and sweet frozen cherries with tequila and lime, perfect for a cool summer cocktail.
Ingredients
Scale
Glass Prep
- Lime wedges (for moistening and garnish)
- Kosher salt (for rimming glasses)
Cocktail Mix
- 1 cup cherry juice blend
- 4 ounces tequila
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
- Honey, optional (to sweeten to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Glasses: Using lime wedges, moisten the rims of 4 margarita or cocktail glasses. Set aside the lime wedges for garnish. Sprinkle kosher salt on a plate and hold each glass upside down to dip the rim into the salt, creating a salted rim. Discard remaining salt.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the cherry juice blend, tequila, lime juice, frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, and honey if using. Cover and blend until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Serve: Pour the blended mixture into the prepared glasses. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and serve immediately to enjoy the refreshing frozen margarita at its best.
Notes
- Adjust the honey according to your desired sweetness; this is optional based on the tartness of the cherries and cherry juice.
- For a stronger salt rim, use kosher salt as recommended or experiment with flavored salts.
- Frozen cherries help create the slushy texture without needing ice.
- Use high-quality tequila for best flavor, preferably 100% agave.
- To make the drink less potent, reduce the tequila slightly and add more cherry juice or lime juice.
- Ensure glasses are sturdy and suitable for frozen drinks to prevent cracking from cold temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Frozen cherry margarita, cherry cocktail, summer drinks, frozen margarita, tequila cocktail, cherry juice, lime, blended cocktails
