Cherry Lime Margarita
Every summer backyard party needs a signature drink and this Cherry Lime Margarita is perfect for entertaining. If you don’t know what to do with leftover cherry juice, this cocktail is a delicious option.
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Ingredients
If you’ve never had cherry and lime together you are missing out. This maraschino cherry margarita is a fresh twist on America’s most popular cocktail.
- Tequila – Silver tequila is best for this cocktail.
- Lime Juice – Fresh is always best if you have it. I often use Key limes from my tree but juice from Persian limes is just as good.
- Cherry Juice – In the spirit of no waste, use the juice from the maraschino cherry jar.
- Kosher Salt – for rimming the glass.
- Lime and Maraschino Cherry – for rimming the glass and as a garnish.
How do you make a cherry lime margarita?
There are a number of ways to make this cherry tequila cocktail. I am one who hates to waste. I had leftover maraschino cherry juice in my fridge and I always prefer a drink with less alcohol and more flavor so I used it.
Chances are, if you love cherries, you have a jar in your refrigerator too. If you don’t, feel free to use a cherry liqueur or cherry syrup as a substitute.
The best part about making this cocktail is you don’t need a cocktail shaker. It’s easily made in a cocktail glass.
Is Grenadine Cherry Syrup?
For those that may not know, grenadine is not a cherry syrup. Grenadine is made from pomegranates. There are a couple of cherry syrups on the market if you’re wanting less alcohol in your drink.
Try maraschino cherry syrup or a sugar-free cherry syrup if you prefer less sugar.
Want more margarita flavors? My ultimate margarita collection has a nice variety of cocktails.
More Cherry Lime Drinks
If cherry and lime are a favorite combination, in addition to this cherry lime margarita try homemade cherry limeade or these fun cherry limeade sweet rolls.
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Cherry Lime Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces maraschino cherry juice
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 lime wedges one for rimming the glass
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Put kosher salt on a flat plate. Run a lime wedge around the cocktail glass and rin with salt.
- Add ice to an old-fashioned glass along with the tequila, lime juice, and cherry juice. Stir to mix. Add lime and cherry as a garnish.
I’m a total cherry fiend! I can’t wait to shake some of these up this summer.
What a gorgeous refreshing drink for a hot afternoon! I can see where these could become a wonderful, fun habit this summer and I am looking forward to making one soon!
I’m a sucker for margaritas and this flavor sounds so good!
I’ll have one or two of those as we lounge around the pool please. So refreshing!!
Love that gorgeous color on that drink! Cherry and lime are just a match made in heaven.
What a yummy drink for the summer!