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Cherry Coke Margarita with Amaretto

A bold, sweet, and smoky twist on the classic margarita, featuring tequila, fresh lime, amaretto liqueur, and topped with fizzy cherry cola. Garnished with fresh cherries.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Beverage, Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Base
  • 2 oz blanco or reposado tequila 100% agave
  • 0.5 oz amaretto liqueur
  • 1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 oz cherry syrup optional, if using standard cola
Mixer & Garnish
  • 3-4 oz Cherry Coca-Cola chilled
  • 1 cup ice crushed or cubed
  • 2-3 whole fresh dark cherries with stems, for garnish
  • 1 slice lime wheel for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Jigger
  • Citrus Squeezer
  • Rocks Glass

Method
 

  1. Prepare your glass by rimming the edge with lime juice and salt or sugar if desired. Fill the glass to the top with ice.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, amaretto, fresh lime juice, and cherry syrup (if using).
  3. Add a handful of ice to the shaker, seal tightly, and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  4. Strain the liquid mixture over the fresh ice in your prepared glass.
  5. Top the glass off with chilled Cherry Coca-Cola. Use a bar spoon to gently stir and lift the mixture once to combine.
  6. Garnish with fresh dark cherries resting on the ice and a lime wheel. Serve immediately.

Notes

Never add carbonated soda to a cocktail shaker, or it will explode when shaken. Always top the drink with the soda at the very end.