Blackberry & Rosemary Margaritas

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Fresh blackberries with a subtle hint of rosemary. The perfect on the rocks margarita for any time of year!

Prep Time8

Total Time8

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blackberry, blackberry margarita, margarita, rosemary, rosemary margarita

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 210kcal

Author: Elise Shivamber

Equipment

Ingredients

Rosemary Infused Simple Syrup (makes 3 OZ; enough for 6 drinks)

½ Cup Water
¼ Cup Honey
2 Rosemary Sprigs

Margarita

2 OZ Tequila
0.5 OZ Rosemary Simple Syrup
5 Fresh Blackberries
2 OZ Lime about 1 lime
2 OZ Ginger Beer
1 Sprig Rosemary Garnish optional

Instructions

Rosemary Simple Syrup

Add water and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar is dissolved (about 5-10 minutes) and then turn off the heat.
Add rosemary sprigs and place to the side off the heat.
Let rosemary steep in the pot for 1 hour as simple syrup cools.
Strain into an airtight container.

Margaritas

Add Rosemary Simple Syrup and blackberries to a cocktail shaker or glass, and muddle gently to release flavors.
Pour in tequila and lime juice.
Add ice and shake for 15-seconds.
Strain into a rocks glass (shorter cup) filled with fresh ice.
Top with fresh ginger beer.
Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and/or fresh blackberries.

Notes

What if I don’t have a cocktail shaker? Use a mason jar! They’re the perfect substitute. I highly suggest shaking a margarita - it really changes the flavor of the margarita recipe.

What if I don’t have a muddler? Use the bottom of a large wooden spoon or purchase a wooden or steel muddler.

Fresh Blackberries - Use fresh blackberries or frozen blackberries for a frozen margarita Substitute for your favorite berries or omit.

Tequila - Any Blanco or Reposado will do! Substitute for vodka or mezcal.

Fresh Lime Juice - Preference is to use fresh limes. Substitute for lemon juice.

Rosemary Simple Syrup - Substitute for classic simple syrup or omit. Use honey, agave syrup or regular sugar/coconut sugar to create the simple syrup.

Ginger Beer - Top this margarita with cold ginger beer to enhance the herbaceousness of the rosemary. Substitute for sparkling water or mineral water.

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