Description
These Cherry Limeade Margaritas are the best refreshing cocktails for hot summer weather. They are made with cherry syrup from fresh black cherries and limeade for a slight tang.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cherry Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup cherries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- Cherry Limeade Margaritas:
- 6 oz limeade
- 3 oz tequila
- 2 oz cherry simple syrup
- 1 oz lime juice
- ½ oz triple sec
- margarita salt (optional)
Instructions
- Make the cherry simple syrup. Heat the cherries, granulated sugar and water together in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently as the mixture heats. Press down on the cherries with a fork to burst them.
- Once the sugar has completely dissolved and the cherries have burst, remove the syrup from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes. Then, use a fine mesh strainer to remove the cherries pieces and pits.
- Prepare your margarita glass. Run a wedge of lime around the edge of your margarita glasses. Gently press the edge of the glasses into the salt, rolling gently so it sticks. Set aside for now.
- Make the Cherry Limeade Margaritas. Add the limeade, tequila, cherry simple syrup, lime juice and triple sec to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well for 20 to 30 seconds. Strain and pour, dividing the margarita between your prepared glasses.
Notes
- Make a pitcher: For a pitcher, multiply the quantities by 2 to 3 times and mix everything together in a large pitcher instead of using a shaker. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Only add ice right before serving.
- Storing Cherry Syrup: Store leftover cherry syrup in and airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cocktail Recipes
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35.1g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg