This Italian Cherry Margarita is such a fruity and refreshing drink, perfect for a hot summer day. Use frozen cherries to keep the flavor bold and the drink cold, and don’t forget the Italicus which adds a slight floral flavor to balance out the cherry!
Why You’ll Love This Italian Margarita Recipe
I recently made a Cherry Spritz, and it’s no secret that I love an Italian Margarita, so today I decided to make the lovechild of both drinks – the Italian Cherry Margarita! It’s fruity, fresh, and icy cold, so it’s the perfect treat to sip on during those long summer days.
I’m imagining whipping up a batch as I lay by the pool after a long morning of gardening. It’d be so sweet and cooling, and since it’s fruity it’ll just feel like a healthy smoothie! 😉
If you can’t get enough margs, try my Classic Pitcher Margaritas or Cara Cara Orange Margaritas. I also have a whole list down below with more margarita recipes you’ll love!
Ingredients
Oh, you’re going to love these fruity and juicy ingredients. You can use fresh cherries if you’d like, but the flavor won’t be as vibrant because you’ll have to add ice. I find that the frozen cherries are just as delicious!
- Frozen cherries
- Blanco tequila
- Italicus
- Lime juice
- Agave
- Ice
- Fresh mint or basil – for garnish
How To Make an Italian Cherry Margarita
It’s simple; blend it all together! Add the frozen cherries, blanco tequila, Italicus, lime juice, agave, and ice to a blender. Once smooth, pour it into a glass and garnish with a lime wedge and fresh juicy cherries!
FAQs
What is a classic margarita made of?
The basic components of a margarita are tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Once you have that down you can add your favorite flavors, sweeteners, and some additional liqueurs.
What does Italicus taste like?
If you haven’t tasted Italicus yet, you’re missing out! It’s flavored with bergamot and Italian florals, so think Earl Grey tea with a flowery twist.
How do you keep frozen margaritas from separating?
The key is to thoroughly blend your cherry margarita until it’s completely smooth. If you have chunks of cherry or bigger ice crystals, the drink will naturally try to separate into individual layers. If everything is the same size when blended, it’ll remain cohesive.
Serving Suggestions
You can enjoy these cherry margs with anything you want because they’re so delicious it doesn’t even matter. However, I’ve curated a list of the recipes I’d most enjoy alongside this cherry dream! What’s your favorite?
- This is a margarita after all, and with margs I love to go with Mexican cuisine. Try snacking on some 5 Layer Bean Dip with chips!
- Some Pineapple Mango Salsa is a great fruity option for a hot summer day.
- Let’s go in more of an Italian direction with some Goat Cheese Bruschetta!
- If you’re looking for something a little more substantial on your stomach, try this Italian Pasta Salad.
- An Italian Chopped Salad is a hearty and flavorful way to get some greens.
- And for the grand finale – some dessert! This Classic Cherry Cobbler will be the perfect bookend to your menu.
More Margarita Recipes You’ll Love
- Matcha Margarita
- Spicy Mango Margarita
- Frozen Strawberry Margarita Recipe
- Raspberry Margarita
- Hibiscus Margaritas
If you make this Italian Cherry Margarita, be sure to tag me on Pinterest and Instagram!
I seriously love seeing what you guys are making and sharing your creations with the College Housewife community!
Italian Cherry Margarita
ingredients
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 4 oz blanco tequila
- 2 oz Italicus
- 2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz agave
- 1 cup ice
- Fresh mint or basil for garnish
instructions
- To a blender, add frozen cherries, blanco tequila, Italicus, lime juice, agave and ice. Blend until very smooth. Pour into a class and garnish with a lime wedge and fresh cherries.
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