Frozen Cherry Limeade Margarita with Tart Cherry Juice
An icy, ruby colored cocktail made with limeade concentrate, tart cherry juice, and tequila.
Equipment
- Blender
- Four glasses
- Citrus knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can frozen limeade concentrate 12 ounce can, thawed 10 minutes
- 1 ½ cup water measured with the empty limeade can
- 2 tbsp tart cherry juice concentrate
- 3 tbsp tequila about 1 1/2 ounces
- 4 cup ice enough to fill the blender
- 1 tbsp coarse salt for the rims
- 4 maraschino cherries for garnish
- 4 lime slices for the rims and garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Blend. Blend the limeade, water, cherry juice concentrate, and tequila with ice on high until thick and slushy.
- Adjust. Add a handful of ice if thin or a splash of water if thick, then blend for 10 seconds.
- Rim. Rub a lime slice around each glass rim and dip into coarse salt.
- Serve. Pour into the glasses and top with maraschino cherries and lime slices.
Notes
Substitutions: Use maraschino cherry syrup or pomegranate juice in place of tart cherry concentrate. Leave out the tequila and add 3 tablespoons of sparkling water for a drink without alcohol.
Tips: Do not drive after drinking alcohol. Add up to 1/4 cup more tequila for a stronger drink.
Storage: Freeze leftovers in a covered container for up to 1 week and blend again with a splash of water.