Name: Blackberry-Thyme Margarita
Yield: Makes 2 drinks
Ingredients: 16 large fresh blackberries, divided; 4 small fresh thyme sprigs, divided; 6 tablespoons 100% blue agave silver tequila; 1/4 cup Simple Syrup; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon Cointreau or other orange liqueur; 2 cups ice cubes, divided; 1/4 cup chilled sparkling wine

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Blackberry-Thyme MargaritaPornchai Mittongtare

A festive margarita variation with muddled fresh blackberries, thyme, and sparkling wine.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 2 drinks

Ingredients

16 large fresh blackberries, divided

4 small fresh thyme sprigs, divided

6 tablespoons 100% blue agave silver tequila

1/4 cup Simple Syrup

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon Cointreau or other orange liqueur

2 cups ice cubes, divided

1/4 cup chilled sparkling wine

Preparation

Place 14 blackberries and 2 thyme sprigs in medium bowl. Press firmly on solids with muddler or back of wooden spoon until mashed. Mix in tequila, simple syrup, lime juice, and Cointreau, then 1 cup ice. Stir to blend well. Strain into large glass measuring cup. Mix in sparkling wine. Divide remaining ice between 2 tall glasses. Pour Margarita mixture over. Garnish each with 1 blackberry and 1 thyme sprig.

TagsMargarita Cocktail Alcohol Beverages Tequila Mexican Latin American Blackberry Berry Fruit Thyme Herbs & Spices Easy Quick No-Cook Summer Spring Bon Appétit

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