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Blackberry Margarita

A few simple steps render this AH-MAZING Blackberry Margarita on the rocks! This is the best start of any weekend!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

  • 1 knife for slicing limes
  • 1 zester for zesting limes
  • Measuring spoons
  • 1 jigger or measuring cup
  • 1 shaker
  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 fine mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups blackberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 cup Swerve or sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 oz. tequila
  • 3 oz. triple sec
  • 2 limes, juice and zest, divided
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Garnish: Salt, Lime slices and fresh blackberries

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, water, lemon juice, zest and Swerve or sugar. Heat until it begins to boil.
  • Turn down the heat a little and mash the blackberries slightly to render the juice.
  • Turn off the heat and allow it to steep and cool completely. Store any leftover juice in the refrigerator.
  • Strain the berries and liquid in a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or large container, pressing the berries down to render as much juice as possible. Discard the solids left behind in the strainer.
  • In a shaker, combine the tequila, triple sec, juice of 2 limes, 4 oz. of blackberry juice and vanilla. Shake vigorously to mix.
  • Pour into pretty glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of lime and a couple of blackberries. Cheers!!