Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of a Blackberry Margarita Smash, a delightful cocktail that combines the sweetness of blackberries with the zing of tequila and lime. Perfect for a summer gathering or a relaxing evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Blackberry Margarita Smash:
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup (or agave nectar)
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
- Ice
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Salt or sugar for rimming the glass (optional)
- Extra blackberries and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle the Blackberries: In a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass, muddle the blackberries until they release their juices.
- Mix Ingredients: Add tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, orange liqueur, and ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Prepare Glass: Rim a glass with salt or sugar if desired. Fill the glass with ice.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the margarita mixture into the glass. Garnish with mint, a lime wedge, and extra blackberries. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by using more or less simple syrup.
- For a sparkling twist, top with a splash of club soda.
- Frozen blackberries can be used if fresh ones aren’t available.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
