Cherry-Lime Margarita

A tart and sweet twist on a classic, this cherry-lime margarita is perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.

15 min Serves 1 serving(s) Easy American Cuisine

Our own summary of the original by Anya Ptacek — the full post and photos live at delish.com.

This cherry-lime margarita combines tequila with cherry juice, lime juice, maraschino syrup, and triple sec for a vibrant cocktail. The glass rim is coated with a lime zest and salt blend, and the drink is garnished with a lime slice and cherry. Shake everything with ice for about 20 seconds before serving over fresh ice.

Directions

Take a lime wedge and rub it along the rim of a margarita glass. On a small plate, combine finely grated lime zest with kosher salt. Then press the glass rim into the zest-salt mixture until fully covered.

In a cocktail shaker, add 1 1/2 oz. tequila blanco, 1/2 oz. concentrated cherry juice, 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz. maraschino cherry syrup, and 1/2 oz. triple sec. Fill the shaker with ice, close it, and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until the shaker feels very frosty on the outside.

Fill the prepared glass with additional ice. Strain the margarita mixture into the glass. Garnish with a lime slice and a maraschino cherry.