Blueberry Margarita
Let's bring an extra summery twist to everyone's favorite cocktail with this fresh blueberry margarita! Made with muddled ripe blueberries and just the right kick of tequila, this fruity margarita shows off loads of berry flavor in each refreshing sip. You can whip it up in just a few minutes, or you could even make a big batch ahead of time for the perfect party cocktail.
Ingredients
- ¼heaping cup blueberries
- ½ ouncesimple syrup (preferably homemade (see note))
- 2 ouncestequila (preferably reposado)
- 1 ounceorange liqueur (preferably grand marnier or cointreau)
- 1 ouncefreshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ice
- lime slices (for garnish, optional)
- coarse sea salt (for garnish, optional)
- additional blueberries (for garnish, optional)
Directions
- 1
Add blueberries and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Muddle until the blueberries are well-pulverized and juicy.
- 2
Pour in the tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice and add a handful of ice. Put on the cocktail shaker top and shake vigorously for 15-30 seconds.
- 3
If desired, run a lime slice along the rim of your serving glass. Pour sea salt in a small plate and swirl the rim of the serving glass in the sea salt. Add ice to serving glass.
- 4
Replace the cocktail shaker top with a cocktail strainer and strain into the ice-filled serving glass. Enjoy!