Frozen Cherry Margarita
Rich, vibrant, and refreshing, this frozen cherry margarita is a summer cocktail dream. Made with fresh cherries, cherry simple syrup, and a splash of lime, it’s a fruity twist on the classic margarita.
Why You’ll Love This Frozen Cherry Margarita
- Fresh and fruity: Fresh cherries and cherry simple syrup make it lovely and fruity. Use cherry simple syrup, cherry liqueur, or both to highlight the almond-like cherry notes.
- Perfectly balanced: The tart lime and sweet cherries create a balanced flavor.
- Beautiful! The deep red makes this cocktail a showstopper.
The cherry flavor
I make the most of fresh cherries when they’re in season in this cocktail, but it works excellent with frozen too. They’ll get blended up with the rest of the ingredients to make a deep red drink.To enhance that signature “cherry” flavor—which has a natural almond-like essence from cherry stones—I recommend adding something like:
- Cherry simple syrup, made with a hint of almond extract for fruity sweetness.
- Cherry liqueur like De Kuyper for a more intense, rich cherry flavor.
- Amaretto, this is made with apricot kernels but it brings a very similar flavor to cherry and complements it really well.
How to make
- Rim the glass with salt or sugar. To do this, rub a lime wedge along the edge and dip it into a small plate of salt or sugar.
- In a blender, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cherry simple syrup, cherries, and ice. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wheel and a fresh cherry.
Variations
- Non-alcoholic Version: Omit the tequila and triple sec, and add a splash of sparkling water and orange juice to make a virgin drink.
- Peach frozen margarita – Try this gorgeous golden peach version!
Frozen Cherry Margarita
Rich, vibrant, and refreshing, this frozen cherry margarita is a summer cocktail dream. Made with fresh cherries, cherry simple syrup, and a splash of lime, it’s a fruity twist on the classic margarita.
Ingredients
- 4-5 fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 2 oz (60 ml) tequila
- 1 oz (30 ml) Triple Sec
- 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 oz (30 ml) cherry simple syrup
- 1-2 cups ice
- Optional: 1/2 oz (15 ml) cherry liqueur
Garnish
- Salt or sugar for the rim
- Lime wheel or fresh cherry
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge along the edge of a glass and dip it into salt or sugar.
- In a blender, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cherries, cherry simple syrup and cherry liqueur (if using.)
- Add a cup ice. Blend until smooth. Add more ice if needed for a thicker texture.
- Pour into the prepared glass and garnish with a cherry or lime wheel.
Notes
Cherry simple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Combine cherries, sugar, water, lemon juice and almond extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 313Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 0gSugar: 27gProtein: 0g