Coca Cola Margarita
A fizzy and refreshing margarita that combines fresh cherries, lime juice, tequila, and a splash of cola for a crowd-pleasing cocktail.
Ingredients
For the cocktail
- 6-8 pieces Fresh cherries Use ripe Bing or Rainier cherries for best flavor.
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice Freshly squeezed is recommended.
- 0.5-0.75 oz Amaretto Adjust to taste; Disaronno recommended.
- 1.5 oz Tequila Use blanco tequila for best results.
- Cola of choice, chilled To top; pour carefully to preserve carbonation.
- Ice For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and pit the cherries, then add them to a cocktail shaker.
- Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, mash until the cherries give up juice and the mixture is pulpy.
- If desired, strain the cherry mash through a fine sieve for a smoother texture.
Mixing
- Measure in the lime juice, amaretto, and tequila on top of the mashed cherries.
- Add a good handful of ice to the shaker to chill evenly.
Shaking
- Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to fully integrate the ingredients.
Serving
- Pour the shaken mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top slowly with your chilled cola of choice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or whole cherry on a pick and serve immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and keep everything chilled. Adjust sweetness by modulating amaretto.