For someone who isn’t interested in fresh cherries, my hubby got interested in these margaritas real fast. There I was, making myself one of these margaritas to enjoy with a book. I was looking forward to savoring 30 minutes of quiet time to myself when he strolled over and starts eyeing the counter.
Hubby: Whatcha making?
Me: A cherry margaritas
Hubby: Oh. I’m not a fan of cherries.
Me: I know. That’s why I didn’t offer to make you one.
Hubby: Maybe I can just try some of yours
Me: Go away, I want my cocktail and my book.
Ok, so that last line isn’t true. I kindly let him taste my margarita and then started over to make him one of his own. I guess cherries + tequila aren’t that bad after all. While pitting the cherries was annoying (I’ve got to get myself a cherry pitter), it was worth it for these margaritas. Brilliant red, the margarita is light and refreshing, just sweet enough to feel like it’s a real treat.
Fresh Cherry Margaritas
Ingredients
- 24 fresh sweet cherries pitted
- 2 1/2 oz. tequila
- 2 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 oz. agave nectar
- 1 oz. maraschino cherry juice
- 2 whole cherries for garnish
Instructions
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In a jigger, crush cherries with wooden spoon to release juices, about 1 minute. Top with ice. Add remaining ingredients, except the cherry garnish and shake for at least 30 seconds. Pour into a glass with about 1/2 c. of ice. Garnish with a cherry, if desired.
This recipe was adapted from Fine Cooking June/July 2010 (p. 80)