Blackberry Margarita
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A Blackberry MArgarita is the perfect cocktail for when you want something fruity, vibrant, and just a little bit sophisticated. Fresh blackberries add a deep berry flavor that paris beautifully with tequila and lime, creating a drink that’s both refreshing and slightly tart. It’s ideal for Summer parties, taco night backyard gatherings, or anytime you want a margarita with a fun twist.
Why You’ll Love this Blackberry Margarita
- Fresh and fruity flavor from real blackberries in our homemade blackberry syrup.
- Easy to make in under 5 minutes.
- Perfect balance of sweet, tart, and citrus.
- Great for entertaining with a gorgeous color.
If you love classic margaritas, but want something a little more special, this blackberry version is a must-try.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces tequila blanco
- 2 ounces orange liqueur
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 3-4 ounces homemade blackberry syrup
- Margarita salt for the rim
- Fresh limes and blackberries for garnish
- Ice
For the syrup- 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, and 1-2 tbsp. lime juice.
How to Make a Blackberry Margarita
To make the blackberry syrup-
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, 1-2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice. Heat to a simmer, simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve. Save the leftover syrup for other drinks, dirty sodas, ice cream topping, etc.
Step 1: Prepare the glass.
Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass and dip it in coarse margarita salt. Fill the glass with ice.
Step 2: Make the drink.
To a cocktail shaker, add a handful of ice, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and blackberry syrup. Shake well to combine and chill.
Step 3: Serve.
Pour the cocktail, strained, evenly into each glass. Garnish with fresh lime and blackberries.
Tips for the best Blackberry Margarita
- Use fresh lime juice. Bottled lime juice won’t give the same bright citrus flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness. Use more or less of the blackberry syrup for more sweetness and blackberry flavor, or less.
Variations
Frozen Blackberry Margarita
Blend all of the ingredients with 1-2 cups of ice for a slushy type cocktail.
Spicy Blackberry Margarita
Add a slice of jalapeño to the shaker for a sweet-heat combo.
Blackberry Mint Margarita
Muddle a few fresh mint leaves with the blackberries for a refreshing herbal twist.
More Margarita Recipes
Simply Limeade Margarita – a super simple margarita recipe made with Simply Limeade.
Frozen Strawberry Margarita – a classic blended frozen Strawberry margarita.
Pink Senorita– a fun twist on the margarita, made with pink lemonade and lemon juice!
Malibu Sunset Cocktail – the ultimate Summer drink!
Blackberry Margarita
This Blackberry Margarita is a fresh and fruity twist on the classic margarita. Made with muddled blackberries, tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur, it’s perfectly balanced with sweet berry flavor and bright citrus. The beautiful deep purple color makes it a standout cocktail for summer parties, taco nights, or relaxing evenings at home.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces tequila blanco
- 2 ounces orange liqueur
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 3-4 ounces homemade blackberry syrup (see note)
- Margarita salt for the rim
- Fresh limes and blackberries for garnish
- Ice
- For the blackberry syrup- 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, 1-2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Instructions
- For the blackberry syrup- in a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, 1-2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice. Heat to a simmer, simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve. Save leftover for other drinks, dirty sodas, ice cream topping, etc.
- Prepare the glasses by running a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dipping into the margarita salt.
- To a cocktail shaker, add a handful of ice, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and blackberry syrup.
- Shake well to combine and chill.
- Add fresh ice to your prepared glasses, and pour the cocktail, strained, evenly into each glass.
- Garnish with fresh lime and blackberries.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 356
Nutrition information isn't always accurate.
