Description
Sip summer’s sweetness with this Sweet Italian Cherry Margarita, blending classic Mexican cocktail traditions with Italian fruity charm. Crisp tequila and ripe cherries dance together, offering a refreshing escape you can savor on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (59 ml) silver tequila
- 1 ounce (30 ml) amaretto (Italian almond liqueur)
Fruit and Juice Ingredients:
- 3 ounces (89 ml) cherry juice (preferably tart cherry juice)
- 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lime juice
Sweeteners and Garnishes:
- 3/4 ounce (22 ml) simple syrup (or cherry syrup for extra flavor)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cherries
- Lime wedges
- Coarse sugar or salt (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
- Craft the rim of a margarita glass by delicately coating the edge with fresh lime juice, then gently dip into sparkling coarse sugar for a decorative and flavorful touch.
- Fill the prepared glass with crystal-clear ice cubes, creating a chilled foundation for the cocktail.
- Transfer premium tequila, rich amaretto, zesty lime juice, silky simple syrup, and vibrant cherry juice into a robust cocktail shaker.
- Add a generous handful of ice to the shaker, sealing it tightly and shaking with dynamic, rhythmic movements for approximately 15 seconds to thoroughly chill and blend the liquid ingredients.
- Position a cocktail strainer over the prepared glass, allowing the perfectly mixed margarita to cascade smoothly over fresh ice.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning the drink with plump, glistening fresh cherries and a wedge of lime, adding both visual appeal and a hint of additional citrus essence.
- Serve the margarita immediately, inviting guests to experience the harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavor profiles in this Italian-inspired cocktail creation.
Notes
- Customize the sugar rim by mixing pink Himalayan salt or colored sugar for a festive touch that elevates the cocktail’s visual appeal.
- Choose high-quality amaretto like Disaronno to enhance the nutty undertones and create a more sophisticated flavor profile.
- Swap traditional tequila with mezcal for a smoky twist that adds complexity to the sweet cherry margarita.
- Use fresh seasonal cherries when possible, muddling them directly into the cocktail for an intense, authentic fruit flavor that transforms the drink’s character.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg