A little Italian inspiration meets a classic margarita in this delicious cherry-inspired cocktail! Fresh muddled cherries, smooth blanco tequila, sweet amaretto, and freshly squeezed lime juice come together for a refreshing twist on a favorite. A salted rim adds just the right balance, while our signature Boozy Cocktail Cherries® make the perfect finishing touch.

Whether you're hosting friends, enjoying happy hour on the porch, or simply looking for a new way to shake up margarita night, this cocktail is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

• 5 fresh cherries, pitted

• 1½ oz blanco tequila

• 1 oz amaretto

• ¾ oz freshly squeezed lime juice

• ½ oz agave syrup

• Kosher salt, for rimming

• Ice

• Boozy Cocktail Cherries® and fresh lime, for garnish

Instructions

1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass and dip into kosher salt. Set aside.

2. Add five fresh, pitted cherries to a cocktail shaker and muddle to release their juices.

3. Add blanco tequila, amaretto, freshly squeezed lime juice, and agave syrup.

4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.

5. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.

6. Garnish with a lime wheel and Boozy Cocktail Cherries®.

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