This Blackberry Margarita Recipe is made with tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and blackberry simple syrup for a fruity and refreshing tequila cocktail!
Ingredients
simple syrup or lime juicefor rim
salt or sugar optional for rim
1½ouncessilver tequila
1 ounceorange liqueurTriple Sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier
1ouncefresh lime juice
1ounceBlackberry Simple Syrup
Ice
Blackberries for garnish, optional
lime wedgesfor garnish, optional
Instructions
Dip the rim of the glass in simple syrup or lime juiceor run a lime wedge around the rim and then dip in either salt or sugar to coat and set aside. I recommend a simple syrup/sugar or lime juice/salt combo.
Add 1½ ounces silver tequila, 1 ounce orange liqueur, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, and 1 ounce Blackberry Simple Syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds and strain into a glass filled halfway with nugget or crushed ice.
Garnish with Blackberries and lime wedges and serve.
Notes
Two drinks should fit in most standard cocktail shakers, so feel free to double the recipe!
More blackberry syrup can be added if you prefer.
It can be made in advance. Just shake and pour into an airtight container, and enjoy within 3 days.