One of last year’s fave cocktail concoctions was most certainly this Fruity Bourbon Fizz, which combined tart cherry juice, bourbon, lemonade and sparkling wine with delightful results. For a recent mother’s day celebration, I was eager to put the cherry juice to good use again.
The R.W. Knudsen brand makes a delightfully tart, organic black cherry juice that has become more widely available in grocery stores as of late. The flavor is quite potent and a little certainly goes a long way – making it a great mixer for a crowd.
Since I already had tequila on hand, I decided to meld the liquor with the juice in a vibrant Cherry Margarita. Given the pow packed by the cherry punch, I like to give my guests a fair warning and introduce this as a Tart Cherry Margarita, so they’re fully prepared for the pucker that inevitably follows the first sip. Feel free to mellow out the tartness level with some extra agave syrup for sweetness – but personally, I find the bite refreshing!
A pitcher full of cherry tequila goodness.
Cherry Margarita
Serves 6.
- 10 ounces tequila blanco
- 6 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 ounces tart bottled cherry juice
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- Fresh cherries (optional)
Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well. Serve in chilled glasses over ice, with optional fresh cherries as a festive garnish.
Posted by Miss Mojito.
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Sounds delish – for a teetotaler, would you add anything in place of tequila?
I am one to love a noticeable pucker in my cocktail. And that bright cherry color is gorgeous. I can’t wait to try! Glad we have you around Miss M, because cherries are under-used in cocktails.
@CookbookQueen, I’m guessing that replacing tequila with seltzer (or ginger ale?) could make for a tasty bev.