Indulge in a refreshing blueberry margarita cocktail with homemade blueberry simple syrup. The perfect summer cocktail with tequila, fresh blueberries, and lime!
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My homemade blueberry simple syrup gives a refreshingly sweet and fruity twist to classic margarita. It's a great way to use fresh blueberries, especially when it's blueberry season. If you're looking for more blueberry-inspired cocktails, try blueberry lemon drop martini, blueberry mimosas, and blueberry old fashioned!
📖Why My Recipe Works
- Fruity and refreshing - This blueberry cocktail is the perfect blend of tangy and citrusy with a hint of sweetness. Whether you prefer on the rocks or frozen margaritas, it's perfect for warm summer months!
- Perfect for parties - Double the recipe and serve it in a pitcher with ice!
🧾Ingredient Notes
- Tequila. Use any tequila brand you prefer. For the best flavor, use a high-quality blanco tequila or reposado tequila.
- Lime juice. Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor, but bottled lime juice is just fine, too.
- Orange Liqueur. You can use Triple Sec and Cointreau. This adds a sweet and citrusy flavor to the fresh blueberry margarita.
- Blueberry simple syrup. Use fresh or frozen blueberries and sugar or agave to make the simple syrup. This homemade version delivers a burst of blueberry flavor and is much better than store-bought!
- Fresh blueberries and a lime wedge. Optional for garnish.
- Sugar or salt rim. Rim the glass with sugar for a sweeter profile or with salt to balance the tartness of the lime juice. You can also squeeze lime around the rim.
💭 Variations
Make frozen margarita - Instead of using a cocktail shaker, add all the ingredients to a blender with 1 ½ cups of ice. Blend it until slushy and pour into a glass to enjoy!
Use blackberry syrup - For a twist, use blackberry simple syrup instead of blueberry.
⏲️Make this Blueberry Margarita Recipe
Make blueberry syrup in a saucepan. Strain it through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined strainer in order to remove the pulp.
Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Then, combine and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain the cocktail into an ice-filled glass and serve.
Expert Tip
- Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for a few minutes before serving to keep the margaritas cold and frosty.
- Muddle blueberries at the bottom of the shaker before adding the ingredients.
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Blueberry Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce lime juice
- ½ ounce orange liqueur or triple sec
- ¾ ounce blueberry simple syrup
- lime slices and blueberries for garnish
Blueberry Simple Syrup
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
Blueberry Margarita on the Rocks
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all the ingredients. Cover and shake for 20 seconds or until the outside of the shaker frosts. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with and serve.2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce lime juice, ¾ ounce blueberry simple syrup, ½ ounce orange liqueur or triple sec
Frozen Blueberry Margarita
- Add all the ingredients to a blender with 1 ½ cups per ice. Blend until slushy and pour into a glass.2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce lime juice, ½ ounce orange liqueur or triple sec, ¾ ounce blueberry simple syrup
Blueberry Simple Syrup
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan. Lightly crush blueberries. Place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves the blueberry breaks down.1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup water
- Strain through cheese cloth and/or a mesh strainer. Cool to room temperature before using.
Notes
- Try adding a sugar and salt rim to the glass by combining on a plate. Run a slice of lime along the rim of a rocks glass. Dip the rim of the glass into the salt.
- The blueberry syrup can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
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