Blackberry-Lime Margarita

Name: Blackberry-Lime Margarita
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups blackberries, plus more for garnish; 3/4 cup silver tequila; 3/4 cup superfine sugar; 1/3 cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Grand Marnier); 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest, plus 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 limes); Mezcal, for topping (optional)

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Level: Easy

Total: 50 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 50 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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3 1/2 cups blackberries, plus more for garnish

3/4 cup silver tequila

3/4 cup superfine sugar

1/3 cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)

2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest, plus 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 limes)

Mezcal, for topping (optional)

Directions

Combine the blackberries, 2/3 cup water, the tequila, sugar, orange liqueur and lime zest and juice in a blender. Blend until smooth and the sugar dissolves.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or liquid measuring cup, pressing it through with a rubber spatula. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer?s instructions until thick and slushy.
Pour into glasses and top each with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon mezcal. Garnish with blackberries.

Photograph by Levi Brown