Ingredients:
One cup of fresh blackberries, plus a little more for topping
2-Tbsp sugar, or more or less according to taste-4 oz tequila, ideally reposado for the velvety wood flavor.
– Cointreau or triple sec, two ounces of orange liqueur
Two limes, squeezed just before use – Crushed ice, to taste
– Two wheels of lime, for garnishing
— A few fresh mint leaves, around a handful, to serve as a garnish
Garnish each glass with a dusting of coarse salt or sugar, if desired.
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, smash the blackberries and sugar together until the sugar starts to dissolve.
2. Dilute the blackberry combination with lime juice, orange liqueur, and tequila. Put crushed ice into the shaker.
3. Put the shaker cover on and give it a good shake for around 15 seconds, or until it’s completely cooled.
4. If preferred, use a lime wedge to run around the edge of two glasses and dip them into the coarse salt or sugar that has been put on a dish.
5. Put some crushed ice into each glass that has a rim.
6. Evenly divide the blackberry margarita mixture among the glasses that have been prepared.
7. Top with a pinch of fresh mint, a wheel of lime, and more blackberries.
8. Enjoy responsibly and serve immediately!
Tips and Variations
To make it alcohol-free, just replace the tequila and orange liqueur with carbonated water or lemon-lime soda.
– For a delicious alternative to blackberries, try raspberries or blueberries.
– To make your tequila more fiery, you may either add a slice of jalapeño to the mix or use a combination of salt and chili powder to garnish the glass.
– After macerating with sugar for an hour, blackberries will release considerably more flavor when mushed.
– Add a little simple syrup or agave syrup if you’re craving something sweet.
Always taste your drink before adding more or less components; balance is crucial. It really comes down to individual taste, whether sweetness or acidity is more prominent.
Enjoy!