Cherry Mango Margarita: The Ultimate Summer Cocktail
A stunning, tropical twist on a classic cocktail that builds directly in your glass! Sweet mango nectar and freshly muddled dark sweet cherries blend seamlessly with crisp tequila and tart lime juice to create a vibrant, refreshing summer drink with a gorgeous natural ombre effect.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila: Silver blanco tequila works best to let the fruit flavors shine, but reposado adds a lovely warmth if you prefer.
- 1 oz Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice: Essential for that classic bright margarita tang.
- 4 oz Mango Nectar: Gives the drink its smooth tropical sweetness and rich texture.
- 1 oz Simple Syrup: Just enough to balance the tart lime juice.
- 8 Fresh Dark Sweet Cherries: Pitted. You will muddle these to release their rich juices and vibrant color.
- Ice: Crushed or cubed.
- For Garnish: A cocktail skewer with 2 fresh cherries and a fresh lime wedge.
Instructions
- Muddle the Cherries: Place the 8 pitted fresh dark sweet cherries directly into the bottom of your serving glass. Use a muddler (or the back of a wooden spoon) to firmly press and smash the cherries, releasing all their deep red juice right into the bottom of the glass.
- Add the Ice: Fill the glass generously with fresh ice right over your muddled cherries to lock in that chill.
- Pour the Rest: Pour the 1 oz of simple syrup, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 2 oz of tequila, and 4 oz of mango nectar directly over the ice.
- Stir and Blend: Use a bar spoon (or a long spoon) to gently stir the drink from the bottom up. This blends those gorgeous red cherry juices into the velvety mango nectar, creating a beautiful, vibrant finish.
- Garnish: Thread two fresh cherries and a lime wedge onto a cocktail skewer, rest it across the top of the glass, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg