Fresh Cherry Margaritas Food

CHERRY-LIME MARGARITA

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 margarita

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Combine 2 ounces tart cherry juice, 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila, 1/2 ounce orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau), 1/4 ounce grenadine and a lime slice in a shaker with ice; shake to chill. Strain into a short glass filled with ice. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

WILD CHERRY MARGARITA

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This is like your grandmother's cherry pie, but with a kick! I told my DH it wouldn't be summer unless I created a new margarita, and let me tell you, this one rocks!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup frozen pitted tart cherries (or may use drained canned pitted pie cherries, frozen after draining)
1 1/2 fluid ounces mixto tequila (or whichever type of tequila you prefer)
2 fluid ounces cherry juice or 2 fluid ounces cherry syrup
1 fluid ounce fresh lime juice
1 fluid ounce triple sec or 1 fluid ounce Cointreau liqueur
2 cups ice (more or less to achieve consistency)
1 stemmed maraschino cherry, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

Place liquid ingredients in the bottom of your blender (do not add ice first or you will jam the blades).
Add ice.
Puree until ice is smooth and margarita is thick and creamy, adding ice to achieve consistency if necessary.
Pour into a frosted margarita glass, garnish with maraschino cherry, and enjoy!

FROZEN CHERRY MARGARITAS

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When summer rolls around, I start thinking about all the fun drinks I can whip up to stay cool. This frozen cherry margarita is a favorite of mine. It's so delicious, and the deep red color is amazing. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

Lime wedges
Kosher salt
1 cup cherry juice blend
4 ounces tequila
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
Honey, optional

Steps:

Using lime wedges, moisten the rims of 4 margarita or cocktail glasses. Set aside lime wedges for garnish. Sprinkle salt on a plate; hold each glass upside down and dip rim into salt. Set aside. Discard remaining salt on plate., In a blender, combine the cherry juice, tequila, lime juice, cherries and, if desired, honey to sweeten to taste; cover and process until blended. Pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with the lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MARGARITA

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Ice cubes
3 ounces tequila
2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
1/2 to 1 teaspoon orange liqueur
1 tablespoon Lime-salt-sugar, recipe follows
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Zest of one lime
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup and orange liqueur. Cover and shake until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, the drink is ready by the time the shaker mists up.) Place Lime-salt-sugar on a plate. Press the rim of a chilled rocks or wine glass into the mixture to rim the edge. Strain margarita into the glass.
Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.) Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Blend together lime, salt and sugar in a small blender or mini food chopper.