There are so many variations of margaritas out there but the best ones seem to be laced with pops of fresh fruit and citrus. Nothing compliments tequila better than fresh ingredients and…of course, lime. This fresh blackberry margarita is a delicious tequila cocktail that bursts with fresh summer berry flavor.
Mix Blackberry Tequila Margarita
The addition of simple blackberry syrup takes this to the next level of delicious.
Blackberry Margarita
Fresh Blackberry Margarita
3/4 oz lime juice
3/4 oz blackberry syrup (recipe below)
2 oz silver tequila (we used Olmeca Altos Plata)
Blackberry Syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
8 fresh blackberries
Toss ingredients into a saucepan and cook through on medium heat until simmering and berries soften. When berries are soft enough, mash them with a wooden spoon and continue to stir until syrup is lightly thickened. You will end up with a beautiful ruby color. Strain the mixture and keep refrigerated in a sealed jar.
A Splash of Silver Tequila
We used Olmeca Altos silver tequila which had a beautiful clean taste in the cocktail. The lime and berry flavors complimented it perfectly.
Dress it up with lime wheels and fresh blackberries for a vibrant finishing touch and most importantly…enjoy! Check out this fresh blackberry cocktail with watermelon!
Fresh Blackberry Margarita
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz Lime Juice - fresh squeezed
- 3/4 oz Blackberry Syrup - >> recipe follows
- 2 oz Silver Tequila - I used Olmeca Altos
- 1 tsp Coarse Sea Salt + Lime wedge - for rimming glass, if desired
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker combine lime juice, blackberry syrup, silver tequila and ice.
- Shake thoroughly until chilled through and combined.
- If desired, rub the the rim of your glass with a lime wedge and dip it in a little sea salt. Now strain the margarita mixture into your glass over fresh ice and serve on the rocks.
- Garnish with a fresh berries and a lime wheel.
Fresh Blackberry Syrup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- ¼ cup Fresh Blackberries - or more if desired
Instructions
- Â Toss all ingredients into a saucepan and cook through until berries begin to soften.
- Mash them into the liquid with the back of a wooden spoon and simmer, about 5 minutes.
- Strain, chill and keep in a jar fitted with a tight lid. Consume within one week.
