Berrylicious Blackberry Margarita

This Berrylicious Blackberry Margarita is a refreshing and fruity twist on the classic margarita. Made with fresh blackberries, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice, this cocktail is bursting with vibrant flavors and is perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo or enjoying during the summer months. The homemade blackberry syrup adds a sweet and tangy element that elevates this margarita to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Berrylicious Blackberry Margarita

A refreshing and fruity twist on the classic margarita, bursting with vibrant flavors and made with fresh blackberries, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz blackberries
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz orange liqueur
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1 oz blackberry syrup
  • Blackberries and lime wedge (for garnish)
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the blackberries, sugar, and water over medium-high heat.
  2. Simmer on low for 10 minutes, avoiding boiling. Remove from heat and mash the blackberries with a fork or potato masher.
  3. Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing the solids to extract as much syrup as possible. Refrigerate until cool.
  4. In a pitcher or carafe filled with 2 cups of ice, combine the blackberry syrup, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Stir to chill thoroughly.
  5. Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge, then dip it into a combination of sugar and salt.
  6. Fill the glass with ice and pour in the blackberry margarita mixture.
  7. Garnish with blackberries and a lime wedge.