These were really delicious, although a bit messy to prepare with the sieve. I liked that the recipe made 4 nice generous servings so the effort was worthwhile. I used bottled organic simple syrup from Bev Mo to save a step.
Blackberry Margaritas
Photo: Levi Brown; Styling: Thom Driver
Blend fresh blackberries with simple syrup, agave blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, and fresh lime juice for a delicious margarita that pairs perfectly with hot summer weather.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)
Total:
Recipe from
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
30 Minutes
Total:
30 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 204
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Sodium: 121mg
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 lime
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup 100% agave blanco tequila
- 3/4 cup Grand Marnier
- 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 12 ounces fresh blackberries
Preparation
- Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar and kosher salt in a dish. Cut lime into 9 wedges; rub rims of 8 glasses with 1 lime wedge. Dip rims of glasses in salt mixture. Combine water and 1/2 cup sugar in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup. Microwave at HIGH 2 1/2 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar; cool. Combine syrup, tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, and blackberries in a blender; process until smooth. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve over a pitcher; discard solids. Serve over ice. Garnish with remaining lime wedges.
Blackberry Margaritas Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium
- COOKING METHOD: Blender, Microwave
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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