These are fresh blackberry margaritas made with tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and homemade blackberry syrup served in a sugar or salt rim glass.
I’m sharing my recipe for the perfect blackberry margarita, because who doesn’t love a good margarita with that fresh berry flavor? This has quickly become my favorite drink because it’s the best way to enjoy your favorite berry in a refreshing drink.
I first tried blackberry margaritas at Outback Steakhouse when they offered a flight of four margaritas. One of them was blackberry and it was my favorite of all the flavors.
A traditional margarita is typically served with a salted rim glass, but blackberry margaritas are delicious with a coarse sugar rim.
Blackberry margaritas have a touch of elegance, especially when served in a classy cocktail glass garnished with blackberries and lime slices.
Celebrate this Cinco de Mayo by pairing this blackberry margarita with one-pan crispy chicken flautas, slow cooker garlic-lime chicken tacos, air fryer chicken fajitas, or Instant Pot street-style beef tacos.
Different Types of Tequila
Tequila is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave nectar plant, originating in the area surrounding the city of Tequila in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.
Each type of tequila offers a unique flavor depending on how it’s made and the aging process.
White or Silver Tequila (Blanco)
A silver or white tequila is aged less than two months in stainless steel or neutral oak barrels. It’s clear with a strong agave flavor. It’s ideal for margaritas or enjoyed in shots.
Gold (Joven)
Gold tequila has a caramel color with a mix of raw agave flavor from Blanco and aged tequilas. It’s often used in mixed cocktails and shots.
Rested (Reposado)
When tequila is aged in oak barrels for a minimum of two months and up to a year it’s called a rested tequila. It has a light golden amber color with flavors of oak and a touch of agave essence.
It’s great for sipping or in premium cocktails with high-quality ingredients.
Aged (Añejo)
Aged tequila is known for its dark amber color with deep, complex flavors of wood, vanilla, caramel, and a hint of spice. It’s aged in oak barrels for 1-3 years giving it a complexity of flavors that’s best enjoyed neat or on the rocks for sipping.
Extra Aged (Extra Añejo)
Extra-aged tequila is like aged tequilas but for a longer period of time. It sits in the oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years to further develop the rich, dark, and highly complex flavors of oak, caramel, chocolate, and tobacco.
It’s typically served neat to be sipped on and appreciate the depth and intricacy of the tequila.
Cristalino
This type of tequila is aged as well, either Añejo or Extra Añejo, and then filtered to remove the color while retaining the flavors. It’s clear just like Blanco tequila and served neat, on the rocks, or in premium cocktails.
Mixto
Mixto tequila contains at least 51% blue agave and the rest is made up of other sugars. The flavor can vary greatly, but it’s generally less pure than 100% agave tequila. It’s used in mixed drinks and is a cheaper option for serving shots.
Ingredients
Margarita
- Gold or Silver Tequila
- Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, or Curaçao
- Lime Juice
Blackberry Syrup
- White Sugar
- Water
- Fresh or Frozen Blackberries
- Lime Juice
Garnish
- Coarse Sugar
- Lime Wedge
- Fresh Blackberries
How to Make Blackberry Margaritas
Step #1: In a saucepan, combine blackberry syrup ingredients. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the blackberries are very tender. Strain with a fine mesh strainer to remove the blackberries. It should make approximately 1 cup of blackberry syrup.
Step #2: Combine tequila, Cointreau (orange bitters), lime juice, and blackberry syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake generously.
Step #3: Add a small amount of water to a shallow dish and dip the rims of two glasses in the water. Add a small amount of coarse sugar to another shallow dish and dip the rim of the glasses in sugar.
Step #4: Add a handful of ice to the glasses and pour the blackberry margaritas evenly between the two. Place a lime wedge or slice on the rim. Add a few blackberries on a toothpick to be added for garnish.
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Blackberry Margaritas
Ingredients
Margarita
- 2 ounces Tequila gold or silver tequila
- 1 ounce Cointreau Grand Marnier, triple sec, or Curaçao can be substituted
- 1 ounce Lime Juice
Blackberry Syrup
- ¾ cup White Sugar
- ¾ cup Water
- 6 ounces Fresh or Frozen Blackberries
- ½ tablespoon Lime Juice
Garnish
- Coarse Sugar
- Lime Wedges
- Blackberries
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine blackberry syrup ingredients. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the blackberries are very tender. Strain with a wire mesh strainer to remove the blackberries. It should make approximately 1 cup of syrup.
- Combine tequila, Cointreau (orange bitters), lime juice, and blackberry syrup. Serve over ice in glasses with coarse sugar on the rim. Optionally, a lime wedge and toothpick with blackberries can be added for garnish.
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