- This drink pairs wonderfully with light appetizers like bruschetta or seafood.
- Can be easily adapted into a frozen or mocktail version.
- Limoncello adds brightness, but you can substitute with triple sec if needed.
- Fresh garnish not only adds beauty but enhances aroma and taste.
- Best enjoyed fresh; if making ahead, mix without ice and shake before serving.
Italian Cherry Margarita
Amaretto lends a warm, nutty sweetness that pairs beautifully with tequila’s agave notes. Limoncello, on the other hand, is like a burst of Amalfi Coast sunshine—adding brightness without overpowering the cherry flavour. Together, they elevate the drink beyond your standard fruit margarita.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted)
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz amaretto
- 0.5 oz limoncello
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional)
- cubes
Instructions
- Rim your glass with lime juice and dip into sugar or salt.
- Muddle cherries in a shaker until juicy.
- Add tequila, amaretto, limoncello, lime juice, and syrup.
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with cherry skewers and a lime wheel.