Fresh Cherry Margarita

By á-1228

muddled sweet cherries add a burst of bright color to the classic Mexican Cocktail. Look for agave nectar at the super market near the honey and maple syrup.

Ingredients

• 12 fresh sweet cherries, pitted
• 1 1/4 oz tequila
• 1 fl. oz. fresh lime juice (or 2 Tbs.)
• 3/4 of agave nectar, preferably dark (1-1/2 Tbs.)
• 1/2 fl. oz. (1 Tbs.) maraschino liqueur
• 1 fresh sweet cherry with stem.

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Put the cherries in a cocktail shaker and mash them with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon until well crushed, about 1 minute. Add the tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, maraschino liqueur and 8 large ice cubes. Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Immediately strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with the cherry.