Fresh Cherry Margarita

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. Recipe is from finecooking.com.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 12  fresh sweet cherries, pitted
• 1 1⁄4 fluid ounces  tequila, preferably blanco 100% agave
• 1  fluid ounce fresh lime juice
• 3⁄4 fluid ounce  agave nectar, preferably dark
• 1⁄2 fluid ounce maraschino juice
• 1  fresh sweet cherries, for garnish

Directions

1. 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.