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Northwest Cherry Bomb Margaritas

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Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cups pitted Northwest fresh dark sweet cherries
• 2 cups bottled nonalcoholic margarita mix
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) tequila, optional
• 1 cup cracked ice, plus additional for serving
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• Mint leaves, optional
• Fresh Northwest Cherries with stems, optional

In blender, place pitted cherries, margarita mix, tequila, 1 cup ice and lime juice; process until smooth. Pour over additional ice into 4 glasses. Garnish with mint leaves and cherries, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.