Dad's Cherry Margarita

Elevate your happy hour with "Dad's Cherry Margarita," a vibrant twist on the classic cocktail that's bursting with fresh, fruity flavor. This quick and easy recipe blends juicy, sweet cherries with tequila, orange liqueur, and freshly squeezed lime juice, all balanced perfectly by a touch of simple syrup. The result is a smooth and refreshing margarita with a bold cherry hue that’s sure to impress. The salted rim and garnishes of fresh cherries and lime wedges bring a festive touch, making it perfect for summer gatherings, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, or simply unwinding after a long day. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe serves two, making it an ideal choice for date nights or small celebrations. Keywords: cherry margarita recipe, fresh cherry cocktail, tequila cocktails, easy margaritas.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

1 cup Fresh cherries
4 ounces Tequila
2 ounces Orange liqueur (e.g., Triple Sec or Cointreau)
2 ounces Freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ounce Simple syrup
2 cups Ice cubes
1 tablespoon Salt
2 pieces Lime wedges
2 pieces Fresh cherries (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pit the fresh cherries and place them in a blender.

Step 2

Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup to the blender.

Step 3

Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the blender and blend on high until smooth.

Step 4

Prepare the margarita glasses by running a lime wedge around the rims, then dipping the rims into a small plate of salt to coat.

Step 5

Fill the prepared glasses with the remaining ice cubes.

Step 6

Pour the blended cherry margarita mixture over the ice in the glasses.

Step 7

Garnish each glass with a fresh cherry and a lime wedge.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(927.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	624.1

Total Fat 0.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7083.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 54.8g
Protein 2.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 36.0mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 398.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.3%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 95.3%