Description
Blackberry margarita smash delivers a refreshing Mexican cocktail paradise with bold fruit flavors and smooth tequila magic. Zesty lime and sweet berries blend perfectly, inviting you to savor summer’s most delightful liquid escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Juices:
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Lime slices and additional blackberries for garnish
Alcoholic Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) tequila
- 2 tablespoons triple sec
Sweeteners and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Ice cubes
- Salt or sugar for rimming the glasses
Instructions
- Crush ripe blackberries with sugar in a small bowl, breaking down the fruits and creating a syrupy texture until sugar nearly dissolves.
- Position a fine mesh sieve over a pitcher and thoroughly strain the blackberry mixture, pressing firmly on the solids to extract maximum juice and flavor. Discard the remaining pulp.
- Pour tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec into the pitcher with the blackberry liquid, stirring vigorously to ensure complete integration of flavors.
- Prepare cocktail glasses by running a fresh lime slice around the rim, then delicately dipping the edge into a plate of salt or sugar to create a decorative and flavorful rim.
- Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes, ensuring they are evenly distributed and chilled.
- Carefully pour the blackberry margarita mixture over the ice, allowing the liquid to cascade gently and mix with the frozen cubes.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing each glass with a vibrant lime slice and a few whole or halved blackberries, adding visual appeal and a hint of fresh fruit essence.
- Serve immediately to preserve the crisp, cold temperature and enjoy the harmonious blend of sweet berries and zesty citrus notes.
Notes
- Swap tequila with non-alcoholic silver tequila alternative for a mocktail version that keeps the vibrant flavor profile.
- Freeze extra blackberries beforehand to create natural ice cubes that won’t dilute the drink’s intense fruity essence.
- Use a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to gently crush blackberries, releasing maximum juice without creating bitter seeds.
- For a low-sugar option, replace sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener to reduce overall carbohydrate content while maintaining delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg