You can never have too many fresh margarita recipes in your arsenal, and this Blueberry Margarita is the perfect addition. Vibrant colored and filled with blueberry flavor, this Blueberry Marg will be your new go-to summer cocktail.
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Hands down, margaritas are my favorite cocktails, especially in the spring and summer as patio season heats up. Fresh, fruity and not too sweet, this Blueberry Margarita is going to be your next cocktail darling. Who can resist the juicy berry flavor and that gorgeous color? It's just like a little slice of summer heaven in a glass.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Fresh blueberries do double duty in this cocktail. Not only do they give it a gorgeous purple color, they also add a punch of juicy blueberry flavor.
- It's easy to make! You only need a handful of ingredients for this fresh margarita that you probably already have on hand.
- It's a great batch cocktail. Sure, you can make just one but you can also easily make it in a pitcher. Suddenly happy hour is a snap to host!
Ingredients and Substitutions
The ingredient list is short and sweet for this easy cocktail.
Ingredient Notes:
- Blueberries: Fresh blueberries give the best flavor and color to the simple syrup, but frozen can be used in a pinch.
- Tequila: I like a blanco tequila for this cocktail but use your favorite. Just make sure it's 100% agave whatever brand you decide to use.
- Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice is the only way to go when are you using it for cocktails.
- Grand Marnier: This is my orange liqueur of choice, but feel free to use Cointreau or Triple Sec in its place.
Instructions
The hardest part about making a blueberry margarita is waiting for the simple syrup to be done.
Step 1
Add water, blueberries and sugar to small pan and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Mash the berries and strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve. Refrigerate the syrup until ready to use.
Step 3
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, Grand Marnier and lime juice.
Step 4
Add the blueberry simple syrup and shake vigorously. Strain into a salt rimmed glass filled with ice and serve!
FAQs
Yes, you can use frozen blueberries in a pinch, but fresh blueberries are so abundant in the summer that I prefer using them.
It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for a week - 10 days, but it can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Absolutely! Omit the tequila and Grand Marnier and use tonic water or club soda in its place. It won't have the same taste without the tequila but will still be delicious!
Expert Tips for making the BEST Blueberry Margarita
- Make the blueberry simple syrup ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to use. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays to have individual portions ready to go.
- Use good tequila. When an ingredient list is so short, the high quality ingredients make a big difference.
- Love a little heat in your cocktails? Muddle a jalapeno slice in the bottom of the cocktail shaker with the lime juice before adding the blueberry simple syrup and liquors. The spicy-sweet combo tastes amazing!
- Serving a group? Make a pitcher of these margs ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until serving. Simply shake and pour into salted glasses filled with ice and your cocktails are ready to go!
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Recipe
Blueberry Margarita
Ingredients
Blueberry Simple Syrup
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
Blueberry Margarita
- 1 ½ ounces Blueberry Simple Syrup
- 1 ½ ounces Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 ½ ounces Grand Marnier
- 2 ½ ounces Tequila
- Lime Wedges
- Kosher Salt
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Instructions
- Place the blueberries in a small pan along with the sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.1 cup fresh blueberries, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup water
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until the berries have just started to burst. Remove from heat and mash the berries in the pan.
- Set a fine mesh sieve over a glass bowl and pour the blueberry mixture in. Strain the juices out and let the syrup cool.
- Rim a low ball glass with lime and salt fill with ice and set aside,Lime Wedges, Kosher Salt
- Place blueberry simple syrup, lime juice, Grand Marnier and Tequila in shaker fillled with ice and shake vigorously to combine.1 ½ ounces Blueberry Simple Syrup, 1 ½ ounces Fresh Lime Juice, 1 ½ ounces Grand Marnier, 2 ½ ounces Tequila
- Strain cocktail into prepared glass and garnish with fresh blueberries.
Notes
Expert Tips
✘ Make the blueberry simple syrup ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to use. ✘ Use good tequila. When an ingredient list is so short, the high quality ingredients make a big difference. ✘ Love a little heat in your cocktails? Muddle a jalapeno slice in the bottom of the cocktail shaker with the lime juice before adding the blueberry simple syrup and liquors. The spicy-sweet combo tastes amazing!VIDEO
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Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.
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