This Blackberry Margarita recipe makes about 4 servings. Since it does not call for any sparkling mixers that would go flat, it is a great recipe to prep before hosting and double or triple depending on your guest count.
Ingredients
Syrup
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cup fresh blackberries (about 6 ounces)
Margaritas
1 lime
4 ounces fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp kosher salt
8 ounces blanco tequila
2 ounces Cointreau
Ice
Fresh blackberries, mint sprigs and Tajin, for garnish
Directions
Syrup
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In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil, whisking frequently. Add blackberries and crush with a potato masher. Return the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
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Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat proof liquid measuring cup, pressing on solids with a spoon to help extract all of the juice - about 3/4 cup of syrup. Refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes.
Margaritas
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Finely grate 1/2 teaspoon lime zest onto a plate, then cut zested lime into wedges.
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Add sugar and salt to lime zest, combining thoroughly. Swap Tajin for the sugar and salt for a more savory citrus rim! Run a lime wedge around the rim of 4 glasses, then dip the rims into the zested mixture.
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In a large cocktail shaker or jar, combine blackberry syrup, tequila, Cointreau and lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice, cover and shake for about 20 seconds.
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Pour the margarita into the prepared glasses. Top off with fresh ice and garnish with skewered blackberries and mint.
Cheers!
Recipe inspired by Delish recipe by Anna Painter
Drizzle this blackberry syrup on ice cream and pancakes or swirl it into non-alcoholic drinks!