Grab your cocktail shaker and make one of these tasty cherry mixed drinks.

They make a tasty addition to cocktails, whether fresh or jarred, like Luxardo cherries.

Chill your glasses before mixing up the cocktail for best results.

Southern Living Tequila Sunrise two cocktails next to each other ready to serve

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And confirm you pour top each glass with champagne and garnish with the cherry after shaking.

Tequila Sunrise

You don’t have to be a professional mixologist to pull off this cherry-topped drink.

Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice, and enjoy!

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Southern Living Tequila Sunrise in a glass ready to serve

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