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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. Simple Truth Organic Blue Agave Light Golden Syrup, divided
• 1 tbsp. Tajin^® seasoning
• 1 cup pitted cherries, fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen, plus more for garnish
• Simple Truth Organic^® Frozen Dark Sweet Cherries, optional
• 1⁄4 cup Simple Truth^® Organic 100% Tart Cherry Juice
• 1 tbsp. jalapeño, sliced
• 2 tbsp. Kroger^® Lime Juice
• 1⁄4 cup tequila
• 2 tbsp. orange liqueur

Recipe Steps

Step 1: Brush the rims of two glasses with about 1 tablespoon agave syrup. Coat in Tajin seasoning and set aside.

Step 2: Place cherries, tart cherry juice, jalapeño, remaining 1 tablespoon agave syrup and lime juice in a 28-ounce cocktail shaker and muddle until juices are extracted. Add tequila, orange liqueur and ice cubes. Shake until chilled.

Step 3: Fill the prepared glasses with ice cubes and strain mixture into glasses. Garnish with cherries and serve. Refrigerate leftovers.

Tip: Wear an apron or use an old dish towel to help prevent cherry juice stains. Make as a mocktail by omitting the tequila and orange liqueur.