Lime Ricky Float Margarita

By drinkfairy

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay

Ingredients

• 8 ounces silver tequila
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• 1/4 cup maraschino liqueur
• 15 fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
• Ice
• Lime sorbet
• Lime or cherry flavored club soda
• Fresh cherries, with stems for garnish
• Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, maraschino liqueur and cherries in a blender and blend a few times to coarsely chop the cherries.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour the cherry mixture into the shaker and shake well.

Put a scoop of sorbet into 4 margarita glasses. Strain the cherry mixture over the top. Add a splash of club soda and garnish with fresh cherries and mint sprigs.