Cherry Margarita

Cherry Margarita

  • Robust
  • Slightly tart
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Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄2 oz José Cuervo Tradicional Reposado
  • 1⁄2 oz Heering Cherry Liqueur
  • 1⁄3 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
  • 1⁄2 oz Lime juice
  • 3 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s

Method

Glass:

Photographed in an Everest Rocks Glass 12oz / 355ml

Prepare:

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. RIM glass with salt (moisten outside edge with lime or orange juice and dip into salt).
  3. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method:

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

  1. Garnish with lime wedge.

Nutrition:

One serving of Cherry Margarita contains 177 calories

History:

One of many cherry riffs on the classic Margarita. This recipe by yours truly December 2021 at the Clocktower in Rye, England.

Review:

The Cherry's stone fruit notes bring out tequila's earthy tones in what is a tasty, balanced margarita.