How to Make Classic Blackberry Margaritas

Easy Blackberry Margaritas are a deliciously sweet and sour cocktail that pairs perfectly with the hot summer weather!

When making cocktails for a party, you really can’t go wrong with a classic margarita! But who wants classic (aka boring)?

Personally, I’ve never been one for ‘classic’. I like to shake things up (no pun intended)! My Spicy Chocolate Chip Margaritas and Pink Prickly Pear Margaritas are both huge crowd pleasers! Plus, who could say no to Watermelon Margarita Frozen Fruit Pops? Can you tell I might have a thing for margaritas? Or maybe it’s the tequila?

Now I have a new recipe to add to my summer cocktail repertoire – Blackberry Margaritas! The sweet and tart flavor of the fresh blackberries is such a delicious addition to a margarita! Plus look at that color! What an added bonus!

How to Make Blackberry Margaritas

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Blackberry margaritas are the perfect summer beverage! Fresh blackberries and tequila blend together to create a refreshing cocktail that provides a delicious way to cool off and say ‘cheers’ to summer!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Tequila
• 5 oz Triple Sec
• 4 oz original margarita mix
• 10 fresh blackberries, plus more for garnish if desired

Instructions

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1. In a tall glass, muddle blackberries.
2. Add tequila, triple sec, and margarita mix.
3. Pour into cocktail shaker and shake well.
4. (Optional) Dip rim of glass in water and dip in sugar or salt.
5. Pour into glass, over ice.
6. Garnish with blackberries, if desired.

Serve it Up Frozen

If you prefer a super cold treat in summer, it’s super easy to serve these Blackberry Margaritas frozen vs on the rocks. Simply add all of the ingredients to your blender and pulse until its smooth – no need to muddle the blackberries before blending for frozen. If you aren’t a fan of the seeds from blackberries in your drink though, pour the mixture through a fine-meshed sieve into in your favorite glass rimmed with sugar or salt.

Blackberry Margarita Tips & Substitutions

• Tequila – While any tequila is fine for making a margarita, a higher quality tequila will definitely make a difference in the flavor and taste
• Triple Sec – Grand Marnier and Cointreau make great subs for the Triple Sec, but also add to the overall cost to make the drink
• Margarita Mix – If bottled margarita mix isn’t your favorite, simply sub out for fresh lime juice, with a small amount of agave or honey depending on how sweet you like your drinks. I would also recommend using a high quality tequila if you’re going this route.

If you like this cocktail recipe, you’ll love these:

• Jalapeno Avocado Margaritas
• Sweet & Spiced Ginger Watermelon Margaritas
• Passion Fruit Ginger Margaritas
• Blackberry Basil Sparkler Cocktail

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Blackberry Margaritas

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Easy, Blackberry Margaritas are a deliciously sweet and sour cocktail that pairs perfectly with the hot summer weather!

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Tequila
• 5 oz Triple Sec
• 4 oz Original Margarita Mix
• 10 fresh blackberries, plus more for garnish

Instructions

1. In a tall glass, muddle the blackberries.
2. Add tequila, triple sec, and margarita mix.
3. Pour the mixture into cocktail shaker and shake well.
4. Pour into glass, over ice.
5. Garnish with blackberries, if desired.
   

Notes

Optional: Dip the rim of the serving glass in water or lime juice and dip in sugar or salt.