Black Cherry Margaritas
Black Cherry Margaritas is a simple pitcher cocktail to make for any occasion. This refreshing tequila cocktail is bursting with cherry and fresh citrus flavors.
Margaritas are always a favorite party cocktail and they are so easy to make for a crowd. This cherry margarita recipe is full of delicious flavor without being overly sweet. Great for any time of year.
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Ingredients for Cherry Margaritas
- Black Cherry Juice – We used Knudsen which has no added sugar.
- Silver Tequila – We used Jose Cuervo, Patron is great too.
- Sprite – or 7UP. Typically margaritas are sweetened with simple syrup but we chose Sprite to be a little less sweet.
- Triple Sec – Orange liqueur.
- Lime Slices + Juice
- Ice
- Honey – To garnish the rim. Honey holds the salt in place much better than running a lime around the edge of the glass.
- Black Lava Salt – or coarse salt.
Step By Step Directions for Black Cherry Margaritas
- Add black cherry juice to a blender.
- Next, add tequila.
- Add Sprite.
- Add triple sec, lime juice and 3 lime slices.
- Add ice and cover the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Rub the edges of the cocktail glasses with honey and dip into black lava salt.
- Fill with margaritas.
- Garnish with a lime twist if desired.
Recipe Notes
- Make Ahead: Blend Margaritas and place into a zip top freezer bag, freeze up to 3 months.
- Additional Garnishes: Lime wheels or cocktail cherries.
- Glasses for Margaritas: We used these Coupe Glasses and also love stemless wine glasses for cocktails.
- Make without a Blender: Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker and pour over crushed ice.
- Occasions: The deep red color makes these margaritas perfect for holiday celebrations like Christmas, Valentine’s Day, 4th of July or Halloween.
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Add these Black Cherry Margaritas to your next gathering or cocktail party for a delicious and refreshing tequila cocktail that is always a crowd favorite.
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Black Cherry Margaritas
Ingredients
- 6 ounces black cherry juice
- 6 ounces silver tequila
- 6 ounces Sprite
- 3 ounces triple sec
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 3 lime slices peeled
- 4 cups ice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- black lava salt or coarse salt
Instructions
- Add black cherry juice, tequila, sprite, triple sec, lime juice and lime slices to a blender.
- Add ice and cover the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Rub the edges of the cocktail glasses with honey and dip into black lava salt.
- Fill with margaritas.
- Garnish with a lime twist and Cocktail Cherries if desired.