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Normally I save the cocktails for the weekend, but sometimes you just have one of those days or, in this case, week.
Three busy kids, school activities, home improvements, not to mention a 12-week old puppy that ate a year old rotten duck egg from the neighbor’s yard (don’t ask)! Yeah, that was fun to clean up. Let’s just say a beverage to take the edge off was in order.
I have to admit, I am not the biggest fan of hard alcohol. It is a bit too strong for me and goes down like fire water *cough*. But when it is shaken up with citrus, fruit flavors, and a bit of sugar, then I am on board.
I made tacos the other night with leftover pork shoulder from Sunday (I’ll get to that recipe soon) and homemade flour tortillas. So, I thought a fruity spin on the traditional margarita would be a great way to whet the appetite before dinner (and it was).
This is a great recipe to make for entertaining for two reasons. 1. You can make a large batch of it and 2. You can make it ahead of time. Letting it set up allows the flavors to develop while a better blackberry taste comes through. Since the blackberries are puréed, the mixture is a little thicker than a traditional margarita. But once poured over crushed ice, it has the perfect consistency.
I like cocktails on the sweeter side, but you can certainly dial back on the sugar to suit your own taste. I also add a bit more lime juice because I love the blackberry-lime combination.
Instead of the usual lime-salt rim, I use a mixture of sugar and salt to help it go down smooth. That sweet and salty kiss is the perfect prelude to a sip of this fruity cocktail. Boy, am I glad I have enough blackberries to make another batch.
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Blackberry Margaritas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 cup water
- ½-¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup 100% Agave Blanco Tequila
- ¾ cup Cointreau or Triple Sec
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 12 ounces (1 pint) fresh blackberries, plus more for garnish
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the sugar and salt. Rub the rim of each glass with the cut edge of a lime wedge. Dip the rim of the glass into the sugar-salt mixture; set aside.
- In a microwave-safe cup, combine the water and sugar. Microwave on high until the sugar completely dissolves, 1-2 minutes. Stir and set aside to cool.
- In a blender combine the syrup, tequila, Cointreau/Triple Sec, lime juice, and blackberries; process until smooth. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a large pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid (discard the solids).
- Serve immediately over crushed ice or refrigerate for several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to develop. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nicole, these photos are drop-dead gorgeous! I love your whole meal, …. well every meal you make! ………… would love to have dinner at your house 🙂
You convinced me to make a batch this weekend 🙂 Perfect for Cinco de Mayo… or any other day!
Ok Nicole, no more margaritas for you, seems its affected your grammar (margartia?) – LOL!! Seriously, I can't wait to try this recipe and the Margarita cake you posted the other day. Want to take this opportunity to tell you how much I really enjoy your blog…you have helped me expand my cooking skills, for which I (and especially my husband) are so grateful. Your style of presenting the recipes make it easy & fun and the step-by-step instructions are very helpful. I agree with the first post, the pictures are awesome too! Keep up the great work please 🙂
Hahaha! I love this! Thanks for pointing out a typo and for letting me know how much you enjoy the blog. I love sharing with you ☺.
I could go for one those babies right now. Looks awesome!
It would be a lie if I said I did not want one of those. They look so good, and I am with you, it's a friday, and I am ready for a relaxing beverage, thanks for the recipe, I shall have to archive it for the next time I make a run to the store.
I'm a margarita girl, but I've never tried a blackberry version. These are gorgeous. Pinning it.
oh , I really like the blog,specially thesweet and salty kiss is the perfect prelude to a sip of this fruity cocktail.
My husband made these on New Year's Eve. They were great. We will certainly have them again.
Hi Nicole
How far in advanced can I make this drink,also, can I use frozen blackberries when they are out of season.
You can make it a day in advance.
Hi
Can frozen blackberries be used in this recipe.
Frozen blackberries will add more water, so it may dilute the flavor a bit in this recipe. Therefore, adjust the seasoning accordingly.
These are the best! Its now my go to margarita to make when we have guests..dinners..Superbowl~ so good and I love the fact that you can make pitchers full. Thanks ! 🙂