Blackberry Margaritas

This week has been the best week.

The weather has been summer-like.

I wore my newest dress obsession on Wednesday.

I sat outside on the front steps in the blazing sunshine and ate delicious strawberries.

The hospital hasn’t been super crazy.

Oh, and I made blackberry margaritas.

So basically Best. Week. Ever.

Whenever the weather gets warmer (or when I’m in a warm destination), margaritas are my jam. Because what is better than lime + tequila + salt? Usually, I am a Classic Margarita girl but I decided to push myself out of my margarita comfort zone and make them with a twist.

A blackberry twist!

I made a syrup of sugar and blackberries, creating a perfectly sweet (and pink) cocktail that is perfect for my summer front step sittin’.

(oh, and that little known holiday tomorrow…)

These margaritas start with the syrup.

In a small saucepan, combine frozen blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Set the pan over medium-high heat and cook until the berries are cooked down and syrupy. Pour the blackberries and their juice into a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Using a spatula, push the pulp against the sides of the strainer to get as much if the juice out of the berries. Discard the seeds/guts. Pop the juice/syrup into a tight-fitting lid to chill until you’re ready to make the margaritas!

When it’s cocktail time, grab your cocktail shaker (or if you’re like me, a mason jar). Combine lime juice, blackberry syrup, and tequila.

And SHAKE IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT!

(also admire this amazing color).

Pour the margarita into a glass over ice and garnish with a lime wedge.

Perfect for summer (and Cinco de Mayo!).

Happy Fri-YAY, y’all!

oxox,

Catherine

Blackberry Margaritas

 

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Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

25 mins

 

Simply A (RD) Fact: Blackberries are a good source of vitamin C (just like oranges).

Serves: 1 margarita

Ingredients

For the Blackberry Syrup:

• 12oz frozen blackberries
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• Juice from one lemon

For the Margarita:

• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons blackberry syrup
• 3 tablespoons tequila
• Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

To make the blackberry syrup:

1. In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook the blackberries until they are soft and breaking down.
2. Pour the blackberries and juice into a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Using a spatula, push the berries along the sides of the strainer to separate the juice from the pulp. Keep going until only seeds/pulp remain in the strainer - discard. Pour the juice/syrup into a container with a tight-fitting lid and store in the fridge until ready to use!

To make the margarita:

1. Combine lime juice, syrup, and tequila in a cocktail shaker or mason jar. Shake to combine. Pour over ice and garnish with a lime! Please enjoy responsibly.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 margarita Calories: 170 calories Fat: < 1gm Saturated fat: 0gm Carbohydrates: 19gm Sodium: 2mg Fiber: 2gm Protein: 0.75gm Cholesterol: 0mg

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