Cherry Lemonade Margaritas
Cool down with Cherry Lemonade Margaritas! These tart and slightly sweet cocktails pair beautifully with tacos for Taco Tuesday and make the perfect cocktail for a Cinco de Mayo party… or for any warm weather gathering! Makes 2 drinks.
Whenever it heats up outside, I find myself craving lemonade. Mint Lemonade. Spiked Blueberry Lemonade. Paleo-friendly Honey Lemonade. Strawberry Lemonade. Mixed Berry Minty Lemonade.
If it’s got lemony goodness and isn’t too sweet, chances are I wanna get my hands on it
So today, I’ve combined one of my favorite drinks with a favorite Cinco de Mayo sipper: the margarita.
I’ve teamed up with my friends Madison, Meghan and Susannah to bring y’all FOUR different margaritas for Cinco de Mayo! Just in case one variation wasn’t enough. 😉
More margarita goodness: Chili Lime Margarita / Prickly Pear Margarita / Strawberry Basil Margaritas / Cantaloupe Mint Margarita
What do I need to make these Cherry Lemonade Margaritas?
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How do I make this homemade margarita?
Make the Lemon Sugar
Zest the lemon, then place in a small bowl with the sugar. Stir together.
Take the lemon wedge, and run along the lip of the cups you’ll be serving the margaritas in.
Make the Margaritas
Using a citrus juicer, juice 3-4 small lemons for their juice. Pour into the base of the blender.
Add the frozen cherries, orange liqueur, silver tequila and agave nectar to the blender. Blend until smooth.
Pour into the prepared glasses, and enjoy immediately!
Frequently asked questions about this summer margarita recipe
How do these margaritas get their color?
The frozen cherries!
I have fresh cherries, not frozen. Will those work?
They certainly will. The margaritas won’t be slushy if you use fresh cherries, but they’ll still taste delightful.
If using fresh cherries, make sure to pit them before blending.
Can I make these margs in a larger batch?
You absolutely can! These margaritas can easily be turned into a pitcher drink.
I suggest doubling or tripling the recipe and checking your math. 🙂
Squeeze the lemons in advance, and chill the juice in the fridge for a day or two in advance.
Just before guests arrive, blend the ingredients together so your margaritas will still be ice cold!
What is the inspiration behind this recipe?
Honestly, it was making a margarita that didn’t taste like a margarita.
I KNOW. I AM RIDICULOUS.
My idea was for it to taste lemony and cherry-y without being overwhelmingly tequila-heavy. And while you can taste the tequila in this margarita, it isn’t too much in my opinion.
While this certainly isn’t a classic or a traditional margarita, it’s a fun twist, and it’s something you can drink all spring and summer long.
The color alone suggests it would be deliciously decadent to make a batch for Independence Day. Or any other day/holiday when you want to serve a bright red drink that has no added food coloring.
What are some recipes that would pair nicely with these unique margaritas?
These margaritas are perfect for the summertime, so they’d pair well with anything that can be served outdoors.
- Ground Beef Tacos
- Cucumber Finger Sandwiches with Feta and Cream Cheese Spread
- Caramelized Onion Guacamole
- Greek Bruschetta
- Guacamole-Stuffed Fajita Burgers
Scroll on down to see how to make these beauts…
Cherry Lemonade Margaritas
Ingredients
Margaritas
- 7 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 ½ cups cherries frozen
- 4 oz. silver tequila
- 1 oz. orange liqueur
- 1 oz. agave nectar
Lemon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Lemon wedge
Equipment
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Instructions
Make the Lemon Sugar
- Zest the lemon, then place in a small bowl with the sugar.
- Stir the sugar and lemon together until combined, and set aside.
- Take the lemon wedge, and run along the lip of the cups you’ll be serving the margaritas in.
Make the Margaritas
- Using a citrus juicer, juice 3-4 small lemons to have the freshly squeezed 7 oz. of lemon juice. (This may take more or less lemons, depending on the size and juiciness.)
- Once the lemons have been juiced, pour the juice into the base of a blender.
- Add the frozen cherries, orange liqueur, silver tequila and agave nectar to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into the prepared glasses, and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Nutrition
How do you feel about lemonade?
Do you like classic margaritas or twists on the classic?
About the Author:
Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her…
I love that you mashed together cherry lemonade and a margarita! This is such a brilliant idea and I am literally drooling over that intense color. Simply stunning!
Thank you, friend! You can’t go wrong with this combination. I meaaaaaaaaan.. cherries and lemonade together with tequila? Spot on!
ERIN OMG. That lemon sugar. I am DYINGGG.
It totally elevates the marg! Enjoy, Mad!