This refreshing and easy Blackberry Margarita is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and boozy, making it a must-try for summer nights or weekend gatherings. With fresh blackberry puree, zesty lime sugar, and smooth tequila, it’s a vibrant twist on the classic margarita. Plus, you can easily swap ingredients to suit your taste—perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing cocktail!
Recipe Ingredients:
Blackberry Puree:
- 2 pints fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Lime Sugar:
- 2 cups sugar
- Zest of 3 limes
- 1 lime wedge
Margaritas:
- 2 cups tequila
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 limes
- Ice
How To Make Blackberry Margaritas Recipe?
- Make the blackberry puree: Add the blackberries, sugar, and lime juice to a saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing the berries to extract as much juice as possible. Refrigerate until fully chilled.
- Prepare the lime sugar: Mix the sugar and lime zest in a shallow dish. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each margarita glass, then dip it into the lime sugar to coat.
- Blend the margaritas: In a blender, combine 240ml / 1 cup tequila, 60ml / 1/4 cup triple sec, 50g / 1/4 cup sugar, and the juice of 1 lime. Fill with ice and blend until smooth.
- Add the blackberry puree: Pour in 80–120ml / 1/3–1/2 cup blackberry puree, adjusting to taste. Blend again until fully incorporated.
- Serve immediately: Pour into 4 rimmed glasses and enjoy. Repeat the process for the remaining 4 servings.
Recipe Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe blackberries : They give the best flavor and color. If they’re too tart, add a little extra sugar to balance the taste.
- Chill the blackberry puree before using : This keeps your margarita icy cold and prevents the drink from watering down too quickly.
- Blend with enough ice : Too little ice makes the drink too thin, while too much can make it slushy and dull the flavors. Aim for a thick, smooth texture.
- Rim the glass just before serving : If you do it too early, the lime sugar may dissolve or lose its crunch.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste : Some blackberries are sweeter than others. Taste your puree before adding it and adjust the sugar if needed.
How To Store Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the margarita mixture (without ice) cool to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freeze: Pour the margarita mixture (without ice) into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, let it thaw slightly, then blend with ice until smooth. Avoid freezing with alcohol, as it won’t freeze solid and may separate.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories:494
- Total Fat:0 g
- Saturated Fat:0 g
- Carbohydrates:86 g
- Dietary Fiber:5 g
- Sugar:79 g
- Protein:1 g
- Cholesterol:0 mg
- Sodium:4 mg
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Blackberry Margaritas
Description
This refreshing and easy Blackberry Margarita is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and boozy, making it a must-try for summer nights or weekend gatherings. With fresh blackberry puree, zesty lime sugar, and smooth tequila, it’s a vibrant twist on the classic margarita. Plus, you can easily swap ingredients to suit your taste—perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing cocktail!
Ingredients
Blackberry Puree:
Lime Sugar:
Margaritas:
Instructions
- Make the blackberry puree: Add the blackberries, sugar, and lime juice to a saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing the berries to extract as much juice as possible. Refrigerate until fully chilled.
- Prepare the lime sugar: Mix the sugar and lime zest in a shallow dish. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each margarita glass, then dip it into the lime sugar to coat.
- Blend the margaritas: In a blender, combine 240ml / 1 cup tequila, 60ml / 1/4 cup triple sec, 50g / 1/4 cup sugar, and the juice of 1 lime. Fill with ice and blend until smooth.
- Add the blackberry puree: Pour in 80–120ml / 1/3–1/2 cup blackberry puree, adjusting to taste. Blend again until fully incorporated.
- Serve immediately: Pour into 4 rimmed glasses and enjoy. Repeat the process for the remaining 4 servings.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe blackberries : They give the best flavor and color. If they’re too tart, add a little extra sugar to balance the taste.
- Chill the blackberry puree before using : This keeps your margarita icy cold and prevents the drink from watering down too quickly.
- Blend with enough ice : Too little ice makes the drink too thin, while too much can make it slushy and dull the flavors. Aim for a thick, smooth texture.
- Rim the glass just before serving : If you do it too early, the lime sugar may dissolve or lose its crunch.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste : Some blackberries are sweeter than others. Taste your puree before adding it and adjust the sugar if needed.
Blackberry Margaritas