Description
This Blueberry Margarita is a fun summer twist on the classic cocktail. It's made with homemade blueberry syrup that gives the drink a beautiful bright purple color. It's sure to be a hit at any summer bbq or party!
Ingredients
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Blueberry Simple Syrup
- 1 cup wild blueberries (fresh or frozen, or sub 2 cups classic Canadian blueberries)
- 1 cup cane sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Blueberry Margarita
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 tbsp fine sea salt
- Ice
- 1 1/2 oz tequila (silver or reposado tequila)
- 1/2 oz Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz blueberry simple syrup
- Blueberries and lime slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Blueberry Simple Syrup
- Add blueberries, cane sugar, and water to a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Take the syrup off the heat, stir in vanilla extract, and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
- Strain it through a fine mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or a bowl. You can reserve the blueberries to use on oatmeal, pancakes, toast, or ice cream as you would use jam.
- Pour the syrup into a glass jar and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Wait until the syrup is completely cool before closing the jar.
Blueberry Margarita
- Start by prepping your glass with a salt rim. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it in sea salt. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
- Into a cocktail shaker, add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, blueberry simple syrup, and a handful of ice.
- Shake the cocktail vigorously for a few seconds until very cool to the touch.
- Strain the drink over ice into your prepared glass and garnish with a slice of lime and blueberries.
Notes
Storing: Store syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Non-alcoholic version: 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 oz blueberry simple syrup, ice, and sparkling water or club soda. Shake everything except the sparkling water in a cocktail shaker and pour over ice. Top up with sparkling water and enjoy!