Frozen Cherry Margaritas

Name: Frozen Cherry Margaritas
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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

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

Directions

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 desired sweetness; cover and process until blended. Pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with reserved lime wedges. Serve immediately.