Cherry Mint Margaritas Recipe
Ingredients
- Lime wedge, sugar and salt (equal amounts combined) for rimming glass
- 1/4 cup fresh bing cherries, pitted
- Half a dozen mint leaves
- Sugar, to sprinkle
- 2 Tbsp agave nectar (or simple syrup)
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 4-6 Tbsp Tequila, silver or blanco (clear)
- 2 Tbsp cherry liqueur, or to taste
- Club soda, chilled
- Mint leaves and Cherries with stems, to garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 205g | |
| Calories 235 | |
| Calories from Fat 17 | 7% |
| Total Fat 1.92g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 1.1g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 184mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 17.0g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 8.35g | 6% |
| Protein 1.3g | 2% |
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