Fresh Cherry Margarita
by Joanne Weir
Muddled sweet cherries add a burst of bright color to the classic Mexican cocktail. Look for agave nectar at the supermarket near the honey and maple syrup.
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Serves one.
12 fresh sweet cherries, pitted
1-1/4 fl. oz. (2-1/2 Tbs.) tequila, preferably blanco 100% agave
1 fl. oz. (2 Tbs.) fresh lime juice
3/4 fl. oz. (1-1/2 Tbs.) agave nectar, preferably dark
1/2 fl. oz. (1 Tbs.) maraschino liqueur
1 fresh sweet cherry with stem, for garnish
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.
nutrition information (per serving):
Calories
(kcal):
270;
Fat
(g):
0;
Fat Calories
(kcal):
0;
Saturated Fat
(g):
0;
Protein
(g):
1;
Monounsaturated Fat
(g):
0;
Carbohydrates
(g):
46;
Polyunsaturated Fat
(g):
0;
Sodium
(mg):
0;
Cholesterol
(mg):
0;
Fiber
(g):
0;
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 105
, pp. 80
April 30, 2010
