Sunday, April 22, 2018

the best blackberry-margarita-smash



  • 1 1/2oz Tequila
  • 1/2oz Triple sec
  • 1/2oz Cointreau
  • 2 Tbsp. Blackberry simple syrup
  • 1 cup Blackberries - pureed
  • 1 cup sugar ( 1/4 cup for berries puree and rest for the syrup )
  • 1 cup Sweet and Sour mix
  • Simple syrup
  • Margarita Salt
  • Ice
  • 1 Lime for garnish


How to Make It

  • In a blender add 1/4 cup of fresh blackberries, and 1/4 cup of sugar puree until its all blended - set to the side
  • In a small pot make the blackberry simple syrup:
  • Add 3/4 cup of blackberries and 3/4 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water bring to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes
  • Use a potato masher, smash the berries
  • Allow to cool to for 10 minutes
  • Pour through a strainer in to a bowl
  • Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use
  • Cocktail:

  • In a shaker add the liquors, blackberry simple syrup, and sweet and sour mix shake to combine - set to the side
  • Use an appetizer plate and pour 1 tbsp. of simple syrup on it
  • Dip your glassware in the simple syrup and then into the margarita salt
  • Add ice to 3/4 of the way full
  • Now pour your liquor mix into the glass
  • Top with pureed blackberries and lightly star
  • Garnish with a lime wheel .
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