Description
Cherry Lemonade Margaritas are the perfect summer cocktail, blending the sweetness of ripe cherries with the zesty tang of fresh lemons. This vibrant drink is not only visually stunning but also quick and easy to prepare, making it a go-to choice for outdoor gatherings or a refreshing treat on a hot day. Whether enjoyed frozen or on the rocks, these margaritas will transport your taste buds straight to summer bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- ½ cup tequila (silver or blanco)
- ¼ cup triple sec
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries. Squeeze lemons to extract juice.
- In a blender, combine cherries, lemon juice, tequila, triple sec, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Add ice and blend again until slushy.
- Rim cocktail glasses with lemon juice and dip in sugar.
- Pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with whole cherries or lemon slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg