FROZEN CHERRY MARGARITAS

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When summer rolls around, I start thinking about all the fun drinks I can whip up to stay cool. This frozen cherry margarita is a favorite of mine. It's so delicious, and the deep red color is amazing. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

Lime wedges
Kosher salt
1 cup cherry juice blend
4 ounces tequila
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
Honey, optional

Steps:

Using lime wedges, moisten the rims of 4 margarita or cocktail glasses. Set aside lime wedges for garnish. Sprinkle salt on a plate; hold each glass upside down and dip rim into salt. Set aside. Discard remaining salt on plate., In a blender, combine the cherry juice, tequila, lime juice, cherries and, if desired, honey to sweeten to taste; cover and process until blended. Pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with the lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.