Blackberry Margarita recipe
July 3rd, 2010 | Published in Cocktail Recipes, Entertaining, Fruit Recipes, Recipes
Blackberry Margarita
Blackberry Margarita, photo Nicole
Blackberries are such a transient, delicate crop I think it’s wise to enjoy them every which way you can while they last. When I make straight up drinks like these, I think it’s not only important to use fresh fruits and herbs, as needed. I also want to enjoy top shelf liquor, like the Patrón products I’ve used here.
If you haven’t tried their Citronage— an orange flavored liqueur that’s their answer to Grand Marnier— I suggest you do. It has a very refined floral orange note that I find less cloying than Grand Marnier.
Happy 4th of July, y’all.
EASE OF PREPARATION: A snap
Makes 4 generous cocktails
COCKTAIL
- 2 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 ounce simple syrup
- 2/3 cup Patron silver tequila (or Herradura silver)
- 2 ounces Patron Citronage (or Grand Marnier)
- 3 ounces Chambord or other blackberry liqueur
- 4 cups cracked ice
GLASS
- Margarita or large martini
GARNISH
- Skewer with alternating mint leaves and blackberries. Offer a straw.
- Blend blackberries, lime juice and simple syrup until pureed. Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds (make sure to scrape up every bit of blackberry goodness). This can be done up to a 6 hours in advance and refrigerated.
- Combine the blackberry-lime puree and all remaining ingredients in a blender and pulse to blend to a slushy texture.
- Serve immediately.
