This refreshing and delicious Blackberry Margarita is made with fresh muddled blackberries, freshly squeezed lime juice, orange liqueur and tequila. With its salted rim, this cocktail will bring the Classic Margarita to the next level! Whip up a larger batch for your next get together or just enjoy one or two or three at home for yourself! Either way, this cocktail is sure to be a crowd favorite! If you haven’t tried it yet, you may want to even try our Blood Orange Pineapple Margarita.
What Is In A Classic Margarita?
The classic Margarita is a cocktail consisting of Tequila, Orange Liqueur and Lime Juice. Over the years, bartenders and mixologists have been testing out different flares on the classic Margarita. For instance, this Blackberry Margarita is one of the most popular ones to make! It’s easy, quick and always so delicious! The Frozen Margarita is another crowd favorite! Just as simple to make except you just need a blender and some ice!
Should I Use Fresh Blackberries or Blackberry Simple Syrup?
Either will work perfect for this cocktail! Fresh blackberries are just sweet enough to flavor this drink perfectly. All you need is your muddler and a good cocktail shaker and your drink will be top notch! However, if you do want to bring it to the next level of sweetness, then a Blackberry Simple Syrup is definitely the way to go! It’s super easy and quick to make, and you will have extra for the next few weeks to whip up any Blackberry flavored cocktail your heart may desire! Just grab a cup of fresh blackberries, a cup of water and a cup of sugar. Boil all contents together until the blackberries become mush. About 5 minutes. Then take off the heat, let it cool a bit and strain the mixture into a glass container. Store in the refrigerator!
What You Will Need To Make A Blackberry Margarita
- Cocktail Shaker Set
- Measuring Jiggers
- Salt or Sugar for the rim
- Tequila
- Orange Liqueur
- Fresh Limes
- Fresh Blackberries
- Ice
- Cocktail Glass or Margarita Glass
Which Tequila Should I Use?
When searching for the right Tequila, always keep in mind quality and taste. Repasado is a light aging tequila that helps balance all flavors used along with it. This type of tequila would be used best in a margarita such as this Blackberry Margarita as there are many different flavors expressing themselves through one drink. The heart of the margarita lies in the Tequila used. Be wise with your choice, but always know that any high quality brand will bring you a tasty and vibrant cocktail!
Blackberry Margarita
1
servingsThis delicious Blackberry Margarita is the perfect twist on the Classic Cocktail.
Ingredients
2 oz Tequila
1 oz Orange Liqueur
1 oz Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
7-8 Blackberries
Salt or Sugar
Ice
Directions
- Add 5-6 blackberries and your tequila to a cocktail shaker
- Muddle all the blackberries until they are mushed.
- Add your orange liqueur and lime juice to the shaker.
- Add ice and shake for at least 15 seconds.
- Grab your cocktail glass and coat the rim with a lime wedge.
- Then pour your salt or sugar onto a plate and coat the rim of your glass in that.
- Fill your cocktail glass to the top with ice.
- Strain your contents from the cocktail shaker into your cocktail glass.
- Garnish with some fresh blackberries.
- Enjoy!
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