Description
Blackberry margarita smash brings summer cocktail magic to classic tequila drinks with fresh seasonal berries. Simple ingredients blend Mexican spirits and ripe fruit for a refreshing sip we cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) simple syrup (or honey/agave syrup)
- 1.5 oz (44 ml) silver tequila (or mezcal for a smoky twist)
- 0.75 oz (22 ml) triple sec (or orange liqueur like Cointreau)
- 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- ½ cup (118 ml) fresh blackberries
- 34 fresh mint leaves (optional, for extra freshness)
- Lime wedge
- Ice cubes
- Sugar or salt for the rim
- Extra blackberries
- Mint sprig
Instructions
- Rim Preparation: Roll a lime wedge around the glass edge, then dip into a shallow dish of salt or sugar, creating an elegant, textured border.
- Ice Foundation: Generously fill the prepared glass with crushed ice, establishing a chilled base for the cocktail.
- Berry Infusion: In a cocktail shaker, vigorously muddle blackberries to extract their rich, deep purple juices and fragrant essence.
- Liquid Fusion: Pour tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice into the shaker with the muddled blackberries, then shake energetically to blend and chill the mixture.
- Cocktail Assembly: Strain the vibrant purple liquid over the crushed ice, allowing the berry fragments to create an artistic, layered presentation.
- Final Flourish: Crown the margarita with whole blackberries and a delicate lime wedge, enhancing both visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Blackberries: Select deep purple, plump blackberries at peak ripeness for maximum sweetness and intense fruit flavor.
- Muddle Gently: Press blackberries softly to extract juice without crushing seeds, which can introduce bitter undertones.
- Adjust Sweetness: Modify sugar or triple sec quantity based on blackberry tartness to achieve balanced cocktail flavor.
- Explore Variations: Substitute tequila with mezcal for smoky complexity or use agave nectar for alternative sweetening method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg