Description
This Refreshing Frozen Tangy Cherry Margarita combines the sweetness of frozen cherries with zesty lime juice and the smooth kick of tequila blanco. Blended to a perfect slushy consistency, this flavorful cocktail is enhanced with triple sec and agave syrup for balanced sweetness, making it an ideal cool-down drink on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Margarita
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 1/2 cup tequila blanco
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons triple sec
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
For Garnish and Rim
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Glasses: Run a lime wedge around the rim of two margarita glasses and dip the rims in kosher salt to coat evenly, adding a flavorful and decorative touch to your drink.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the frozen cherries, tequila blanco, freshly squeezed lime juice, triple sec, agave syrup, and ice cubes into a blender, combining all the key components for the margarita base.
- Blend the Mixture: Blend the ingredients on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and slushy, creating the perfect frozen texture for the cocktail.
- Adjust Sweetness and Tartness: Taste the blended margarita and adjust its flavor by adding more agave syrup for sweetness or lime juice for additional tartness according to your preference.
- Pour into Glasses: Carefully pour the frozen margarita mixture into the prepared salt-rimmed glasses, ensuring each glass is equally filled.
- Garnish: Garnish each glass with a lime wedge, adding a fresh citrus aroma and visual appeal.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the margaritas right away with straws to enjoy their refreshing, chilled goodness at their best.
Notes
- Use frozen cherries to achieve the thick, slushy texture without needing additional ice.
- Adjust the amount of ice cubes if a thicker or thinner consistency is desired.
- For a sweeter variation, increase the agave syrup incrementally to taste.
- To make a larger batch, simply multiply the ingredients while maintaining the same proportions.
- If preferred, rim the glasses with sugar instead of salt for a different flavor profile.
