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    Published: Jun 19, 2023 by Pate Giltner Leave a Comment

    Frosty Frozen Cherry Margarita

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    As the temperature rises and summer calls for a refreshing treat, there's nothing quite like a frosty frozen cherry margarita to beat the heat. This cocktail is bursting with the natural sweetness and tartness of cherries, and the zesty kick of lime and tequila. This icy concoction is a delightful twist on the classic margarita. 

    Frozen cherry margarita in a modern coupe glass garnished with a cherry.
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    Why You Will Love This Recipe:

    This is the ultimate summer cocktail. Its icy consistency, and vibrant flavors provide a refreshing respite from the sweltering heat. It's also so easy to make! This recipe requires minimal effort, making it ideal for both beginner mixologists and seasoned cocktail enthusiasts!

    The ingredients for the margarita on a green marble table.

    Key Ingredients: 

    Frozen cherries: frozen fruit works best to create that signature frozen drink texture. 

    Tequila: Tequila is the sole spirit used in this cocktail, providing the bold and distinctive agave flavor that serves as the foundation of the margarita. My goto tequila is Casamigos.

    Lime Juice: No margarita is complete without lime juice, and using freshly squeezed lime juice is always recommended for the best flavor.

    Simple Syrup or Agave Nectar: This cocktail features a subtle amount of sweetener to balance and complement the lime and cherry juice perfectly, and you can use agave, simple syrup, or even honey, depending on what you have available. 

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to Make This Recipe:

    Lime juice being squeezed into a blender filled with ice and cherries.

    Combine the frozen cherries, tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup in a blender.

    The margarita being blended in a blender on a green marble table.

    Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend until you achieve a smooth and slushy consistency.

    Frozen cherry margarita in a modern coupe glass.

    Pour the Frozen Cherry Margarita into the prepared glasses.

    Frozen cherry margarita in a modern coupe glass garnished with a cherry.

    Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cherries.

    Tips:

    • For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the tequila. Increase the amount of lime juice or use a splash of soda water to balance the flavors.
    • If fresh cherries are in season, you can use them instead of frozen cherries for an extra burst of flavor.
    • To make the margarita even icier, freeze the glasses for a few minutes before serving.
    • Adjust the sweetness of the margarita by adding more or less agave syrup according to your preference.
    • Experiment with different varieties of cherries, such as Bing cherries or Rainier cherries, for a unique twist on the recipe.

    Substitutions:

    • If you don't have agave syrup, you can replace it with simple syrup or honey.
    • Swap the silver tequila with reposado or añejo tequila for a richer and more complex flavor profile.
    • If you're allergic to cherries or prefer a different fruit, feel free to substitute them with other frozen fruits like strawberries, raspberries, or mangoes.

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    Frozen cherry margarita in a modern coupe glass garnished with a cherry.

    Frosty Frozen Cherry Margarita

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    • Author: Pate Giltner
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: cocktail
    • Method: blended
    • Cuisine: mexican
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    As the temperature rises and summer calls for a refreshing treat, there's nothing quite like a frosty frozen cherry margarita to beat the heat. 


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 cup frozen cherries
    • 1 cup ice
    • 1 ounce lime juice
    • 1 ounce agave
    • 1.5 or 2 ounces tequila - based on preference

    Instructions

    1. In a blender, combine the frozen cherries, tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup.
    2. Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend until you achieve a smooth and slushy consistency.
    3. Pour the Frozen Cherry Margarita into the prepared glasses.
    4. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cherries.

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    The G&M Kitchen is a recipe blog that specializes in southern baked goods. Here you will find classics like buttermilk and honey biscuits and beautiful show stoppers like strawberry basil cupcakes. While all recipes are inspired by traditional southern classics, they all have a twist or adjustment that elevates them and brings them into the modern age.

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