Cherry Dr Pepper Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- ½ oz triple sec
- 1 oz lime juice
- ½ oz cherry syrup recipe below
- Dr Pepper to top
- Lime wheel and cherry for garnish
Cherry Syrup
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries
- 1 cup brown sugar or any sugar of choice
- 1 cup water
Method
- Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and cherry syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain into a tall glass with ice.
- Top with chilled Dr Pepper and stir lightly.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and cherry, then serve immediately.
Cherry Syrup
- Add cherries, sugar, and water to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Lightly mash the cherries with the back of a spoon to release extra flavor.
- Strain into a jar and let cool completely.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.