Blackberry Margarita

The Blackberry Margarita is a delicious variation of a classic margarita featuring fresh blackberries, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, simple and agave syrup. I recommend white (silver) tequila that is 100% agave for this cocktail as well as Cointreau, a type of triple sec liqueur, made with orange peel essences. Created in France, Cointreau (named after the inventor, Edouard Cointreau) has been around since 1885 and blends perfectly with any margarita recipe. This fruity margarita is perfect to enjoy for your next Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo or anytime. Cheers!

Equipment:

• Cocktail Shaker
• Jigger
• Muddler
• Hand Juicer
• Strainer
• Knife
• Small Plate
• Margarita Glass
• Cocktail Pick

Ingredients: Serves 1

For the Garnish

• Lime wedge
• Granulated sugar for rim
• 3 Blackberries

For the Cocktail

• 9 Blackberries (about 1/2 cup)
• 1.5 oz Tequila (silver)
• 1 oz Cointreau
• 1 oz Lime Juice (fresh squeezed)
• .5 oz Simple Syrup
• .5 oz Agave Syrup

Method:

1. Make the simple syrup. Boil 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Stir and let cool. Transfer to glass container and store in fridge for up to 4 weeks.
2. Make the garnish. Add sugar to a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass. Dip the rim into the sugar straight down. Pierce 3 blackberries onto a cocktail pick. Add ice to glass and set aside or in fridge.
3. Make the cocktail. Add 9 blackberries to a cocktail shaker with no ice. Add simple syrup and muddle until smooth. Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, agave syrup and ice. Shake to combine (at least 30 seconds). Strain into the margarita glass with ice (double strain if you want less pulp and seeds). Add the blackberry garnish and enjoy!

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