Description
Zesty blackberry margarita smash delivers a bold fusion of tequila’s spirit and summer’s sweetest berries. Cocktail enthusiasts will savor this refreshing blend that promises a delightful twist on classic margarita magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Berries:
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) fresh blackberries
- Lime wedge
- Extra blackberries
Alcohol and Liqueurs:
- 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) silver tequila (or mezcal for a smoky twist)
- 0.75 ounces (22 milliliters) triple sec (or orange liqueur like Cointreau)
Mixers and Seasonings:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) simple syrup (or honey/agave syrup)
- 34 fresh mint leaves (optional, for extra freshness)
- Ice cubes
- Mint sprig
- Sugar or salt for the rim
Instructions
- Moisten the glass rim with a fresh lime wedge, rotating it to create an even coating.
- Gently press the rim into a shallow dish of salt or sugar, ensuring a uniform, decorative rim that enhances the cocktail’s visual appeal.
- Fill the prepared glass with crushed ice, creating a frosty foundation for the vibrant margarita.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle fresh blackberries to release their intense, deep purple juice and release their aromatic essence.
- Add tequila, triple sec, and freshly squeezed lime juice to the muddled blackberries, combining the ingredients with a vigorous shake.
- Strain the vivid purple mixture into the ice-filled glass, allowing the crushed berries to create a beautiful layered effect.
- Garnish with a few whole blackberries and a small lime wedge, adding a final touch of color and freshness to the cocktail.
- Serve immediately, inviting guests to enjoy the perfect balance of fruity, tangy, and spirited flavors in this blackberry margarita smash.
Notes
- Rim the glass with sugar for a sweeter version or salt for a traditional margarita contrast.
- Muddle blackberries gently to release their juice without crushing seeds, which can add bitterness.
- Adjust tequila amount based on personal preference, using less for a lighter drink or more for a stronger cocktail.
- Serve immediately after mixing to maintain the fresh, vibrant flavors and prevent fruit from oxidizing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg