Description
A refreshing and tangy Frozen Cherry Limeade Margarita that combines the zesty flavor of limeade with tart cherry juice and a smooth tequila punch. Perfect for a summer gathering or a cool cocktail treat, this easy-to-make blended drink serves four and offers a vibrant, sweet, and sour balance with delightful cherry and lime garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounce can frozen limeade concentrate
- 1.5 cups water (use the can from the limeade concentrate)
- 2 tablespoons tart cherry juice concentrate
- 3 tablespoons tequila (about 2 shots)
- Ice (enough to fill the blender container)
Garnishes
- Maraschino cherries
- Lime slices
- Salt for rimming glasses
Instructions
- Combine Liquids: Pour the frozen limeade concentrate, water, tart cherry juice concentrate, and tequila into a blender container, ensuring the liquids are well combined for a balanced flavor base.
- Add Ice to Blender: Fill the rest of the blender container with ice to achieve the desired consistency and chill the margarita thoroughly.
- Blend the Drink: Blend on high speed or on the ice crush mode until the mixture reaches a smooth, frozen slush consistency. Add more ice as needed to thicken if the mixture is too thin.
- Prepare Glasses: Rim the glasses with salt to enhance the margarita experience, then pour the blended margarita mixture evenly into the glasses.
- Garnish and Serve: Top each glass with maraschino cherries and lime slices for a decorative and flavorful finishing touch. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of ice to your preferred frozen texture.
- For a sweeter margarita, add a small amount of simple syrup or agave nectar.
- Use fresh lime slices for garnish to enhance the citrus aroma.
- Salt rims can be optional based on personal taste preferences.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your party size.
