Description
Indulge in the refreshing and fruity flavors of this Blackberry Margarita Smash. Made with fresh blackberries, tequila, and lime juice, this cocktail is perfect for a summer gathering or a relaxing evening at home.
Ingredients
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For the Cocktail:
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup or agave nectar
- ice
For Garnish:
- coarse salt or sugar for rimming the glass (optional)
- fresh blackberries and lime wedges
- fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rim the Glass: If desired, run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it in coarse salt or sugar.
- Muddle Blackberries: In a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass, muddle the blackberries until they release their juices.
- Combine Ingredients: Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup or agave nectar. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain and Serve: Strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with extra blackberries, a lime wedge, and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more simple syrup if needed.
- Try with frozen blackberries for an extra chilled version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
