When blackberries are fresh and in peak season, this blackberry margarita recipe is my go-to! It’s so refreshing and the perfect summer cocktail.
Margaritas are probably my favorite summer drink! If you’re looking to mix it up and have a number of recipes you can rotate through, also give this blueberry margarita, this strawberry margarita and this hibiscus margarita (it’s spicy) a try.
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How to Make Blackberry Margaritas
You can make a batch of Blackberry Margaritas in no time at all. It’s actually great for serving large groups because you can make a huge batch at once. Here’s how:
- Muddle the blackberries. Place the blackberries and lime juice into a shaker. Use a muddler to crush the blackberries.
- Add the sweetener and liqueur. Add the simple syrup and orange liqueur and mix to combine.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Add tequila and 1 cup of ice.
- Shake. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Fill. Fill a salted rimmed glass with ice.
- Strain. Strain the mixture into the glass and serve.
Related: 4-Ingredient Pineapple Margarita
Can I Make These Blackberry Margaritas Ahead?
If you’re planning a party or just want to enjoy a refreshing margarita without having to make one each time, you may be wondering if you can make blackberry margaritas ahead of time.
The answer is yes, you can definitely make a batch of these fruity cocktails ahead of time and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
To prevent the margaritas from getting too watered down, it’s best to leave out the ice until just before serving. When it’s time to enjoy, simply pour the margarita mixture into a glass with ice and garnish with fresh blackberries.
How to Make Frozen Margaritas
If you’re looking to make a frozen blackberry margarita, you’ll need a blender, ice cubes, and frozen blackberries (not fresh). Here’s how to transform regular margaritas into slushy, frozen margaritas:
- Crush the ice cubes. Add the ice cubes to the blender. You’ll need enough to fill the blender about halfway.
- Add the other ingredients. Pour the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur. Blend until well-incorporated.
- Add the frozen blackberries and simple syrup. Blend until well-incorporated and the ice is finely crushed.
- Serve. Serve with fresh blackberries on top, salt on the rim, and lime wedges.
You may also like: Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Can I Use Frozen Fruit for Margaritas?
When it comes to making margaritas, using fresh fruit is key to achieving the perfect flavor and texture. While it may seem convenient to use frozen fruit, it can actually ruin the taste of your drink.
Frozen fruit can cause your drink to be watered down. Additionally, the texture of frozen fruit can be inconsistent, leading to chunky pieces in your drink.
Save the frozen fruit for smoothies or when making frozen margaritas.
More Good Blackberry Drink Recipes:
Fresh Blackberry Margarita
Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh blackberries
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- 4 tbsp tequila
- 2 tbsp orange liqueur preferably Cointreau
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Place the blackberries and lime juice into a shaker.
- Use a muddler to crush the blackberries.
- Add the simple syrup and orange liqueur and mix to combine.
- Add tequila and 1 cup of ice.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Fill a salted rimmed glass with ice.
- Strain the mixture into the glass and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
