Blackberry-Lime Margarita
- Level: Easy
- Total: 50 min
- Active: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups blackberries
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
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.
