Cherry Margarita
A sour and fruity tequila cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 20.7% ABV ∙
The Cherry Margarita is a tequila reposado sour with cherry liqueur, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime, shaken and served over ice with a salt rim.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Rim the glass with salt
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Tequila reposado 45 mlCherry liqueur 15 mlMaraschino liqueur 10 mlLime juice 15 mlSaline solution 1 dash (opt.)
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
- Squeeze the lime fresh just before shaking; it is the only sour element against two sweet liqueurs.
History
The Cherry Margarita is a fruited variation on the Margarita that replaces the orange liqueur with cherry and maraschino liqueurs, giving the classic sour a deeper color. The Margarita itself, a tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice cocktail, has a disputed origin, with several competing claims dated between 1936 and 1948.
FAQ
What is in a cherry margarita?
Tequila reposado (45 ml), cherry liqueur (15 ml), maraschino liqueur (10 ml), and fresh lime juice (15 ml), plus an optional dash of saline solution.
What's the best garnish for a cherry margarita?
A lime wedge, which is what this recipe uses; it adds fresh citrus next to the cherry sweetness. A fresh or cocktail cherry in the glass is a popular alternative if you want to see the fruit as well as taste it.
Is a cherry margarita shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The lime juice and liqueurs need the aeration and quick chill of a hard shake; stirring would leave the drink flat and under-diluted.
What glass is a cherry margarita served in?
A salt-rimmed old-fashioned glass filled with ice, rather than a coupe or cocktail glass served up.
What's the secret to a great margarita?
Measuring. Pour the cherry and maraschino liqueurs as carefully as the lime: both are sweet enough to bury the tequila if you over-pour.
