The Cherry Luau-Rita
A Firecracker of a Cocktail to Spark Your Summer Sippin’
As July heats up and the PHlock flocks to fun in the sun, it’s time to raise a glass to red, white, and beach vibes with a tropical twist that’s bursting with flavor. Introducing The Cherry Limeade Luau-Rita—a sweet, tangy, and just-a-little-wild margarita that’s sure to be the life of your summer luau or lakeside hangout.
🍹 The Flavor Vibe
This isn’t your average marg. Think vibrant cherry meets zesty lime with a sunny splash of pineapple and the smooth kick of silver tequila. It’s refreshing, bold, and just tart enough to keep your flip-flops tapping.
🍒 Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz cherry juice (or muddled fresh cherries)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz triple sec
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice
- Salt or sugar for the rim (optional)
- Garnish: Lime wheel & maraschino cherry
🏖️ Instructions
- If desired, rim your glass with lime and dip in salt or sugar.
- In a shaker, combine tequila, cherry juice, lime juice, pineapple juice, triple sec, and simple syrup with ice.
- Shake it like you’re dancing at a Buffett show.
- Strain into a chilled margarita glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and cherry, then serve with a smile and a steel drum soundtrack.
🎉 Luau Tip:
Serve it in a tiki glass for extra island flair. Great for backyard BBQs, boat days, or just kicking back under the fireworks.
🎉 Luau Toast:
“To sweet sips and salty breezes, to PHriends old and new—may your limes be zesty, your cherries bold, and your summer full of laughter and luau magic!” 🌴🍒🍹
Here’s to summer PHun, tropical tunes, and the perfect cherry-lime twist on a classic!
