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Crushed Cherry Margaritas

A refreshing and fruity twist on the classic margarita, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: cocktail, drink
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Margaritas
  • 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
  • 1 cup tequila preferably silver
  • 1/2 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 cup ice crushed or cubed
  • for garnish lime wedges
  • for garnish fresh cherries

Method
 

Prepare the Margaritas
  1. In a blender, combine the fresh cherries, tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and ice.
  2. Blend until smooth and well combined.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more simple syrup.
  4. Pour the mixture into glasses filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cherries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a frozen version, blend with additional ice until desired consistency is reached.

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