Description
Zesty blackberry margarita smash delivers a spirited fusion of tequila, fresh blackberries, and citrus that dances across your palate. Refreshing cocktail promises a delightful escape with each sip, inviting you to savor summer’s bold, tangy essence.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Berries:
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- Lime slices (for garnish)
- Additional blackberries (for garnish)
Spirits and Liqueurs:
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 2 tablespoons triple sec
Sweeteners, Juices, and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Ice cubes
- Salt or sugar (for rimming the glasses)
Instructions
- Crush ripe blackberries with sugar in a small bowl, creating a vibrant purple syrup with softened fruit particles.
- Press the muddled mixture through a fine mesh sieve, extracting every drop of rich blackberry essence while removing seeds and pulp.
- Transfer the extracted blackberry liquid into a pitcher, introducing tequila, lime juice, and triple sec for a harmonious cocktail blend.
- Prepare serving glasses by moistening the rim with a fresh lime slice, then delicately coating with salt or sugar for enhanced flavor profile.
- Load glasses with ice cubes, providing a crisp, chilled foundation for the cocktail.
- Gently pour the blackberry margarita mixture over the ice, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
- Artfully garnish with lime slices and whole blackberries, creating an attractive visual presentation that hints at the drink’s fruity character.
- Serve chilled immediately, allowing guests to experience the drink at its peak refreshment and flavor intensity.
Notes
- Select ripe, juicy blackberries for maximum flavor and natural sweetness in your margarita.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on the berries’ natural sweetness to control overall drink sweetness.
- Use a wooden muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush blackberries, releasing their vibrant color and intense flavor.
- For a smoother texture, double-strain the blackberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and cheesecloth to remove all seeds and pulp.
- Replace tequila with non-alcoholic silver tequila or sparkling water for a mocktail version that’s family-friendly.
- Try different rim treatments like chili-salt or vanilla sugar for unique flavor profiles that complement the blackberry.
- Freeze extra blackberries in ice cubes to keep the drink cold without diluting the intense fruity flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg