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Blueberry Margaritas are great summer funÂ
We’re kind of at the tail-end of blueberry season, but there are still some left to pick. One great thing about blueberries is that you can freeze them. In just about any application, frozen blueberries will work just as well as fresh.There’s a reason I tell you that. You might find this recipe in Februrary. The 22nd of February is Margarita Day after all. In February, you might not be able to find fresh berries. But I’ve got you!
But, right now, we have fresh berries, so why not incorporate them in a refreshing adult beverage? A person can only eat so many muffins or slices of cake, am I right?
It starts with a blueberry syrup
You could just muddle some blueberries in the bottom of a glass and go from there, but making a syrup only takes a couple minutes and gives the drink a better flavor. The recipe for the syrup makes enough for about 8 margaritas, so you’ll have plenty for guests, or to enjoy later on.
Use the syrup two ways
The syrup is going to flavor the margarita and is also used to create a blueberry salt for the rim of the glass. It takes just a couple minutes to make and you’ll have enough for several drinks. If you are serving more people, the syrup amounts can be doubled or tripled. The rest of the recipe is for one drink but you can increase that as well.
Blueberries and limes are good for youÂ
And since I always like to talk a bit about the nutrition in our ingredients, both blueberries and limes contain some very “good for you” stuff like vitamins and minerals and antioxidants. Tequila is made from cactus, which, being green like a lot of vegetables, must have some good stuff in it too, am I right? Or maybe we just don’t care about that. We can always eat something green later, right?
How to make a Blueberry Margarita
You’ll need a Boston Shaker or a similar container. The number of limes you need will vary quite a bit, because some are juicier than others. Make sure to get plenty, so that you don’t run short. This Citrus Juicer is handy for extracting the juice from them.
Blueberry Margaritas
Equipment
Ingredients
Make the blueberry syrup
- 1 cup fresh blueberries [you can use frozen]
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar [or sugar]
Make the blueberry salt
- 1 teaspoon blueberry syrup
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt, like kosher salt
For each Margarita
- 2 ounces gold tequila
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce blueberry syrup
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- ice
- limes slices and blueberries for garnish
Instructions
Make the blueberry syrup
- Place the berries, water and agave in a small saucepan. Cover loosely [tilt pan lid to allow steam to escape or it might boil over] and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, until the blueberries are completely cooked and broken down.
- Immediately, place a mesh strainer over a small bowl, and strain the syrup, running a spoon back and forth through the berries to make them run through, and pressing on the solids at the end, to extract all of the juice. Refrigerate, or if you are in a hurry, stash it in the freezer for 20 minutes.
Make the blueberry salt
- Place the salt on a small plate, and completely stir in the the 1 teaspoon of the blueberry syrup. A fork is the easiest way to do this - kind of mash them together.
- Spread the salt out on the plate to let it dry a little bit, though this is optional.
Make the Margarita
- Slide a small wedge of lime around the rim of each serving glass, and immediately rim the glass in the blueberry salt, by sliding it around on the salt on the plate. Set aside.
- Measure the tequila, lime juice, blueberry syrup and triple sec into the bottom section of a Boston Shaker. Add 3 or 4 ice cubes, place the metal glass on top, give it a firm tap, turn it so that the glass side is up, and shake vigorously, until the metal is nicely frosted. Keeping the glass side up, tap the side of the metal glass on the edge of the counter to release it.
- Pour the drink into the rimmed glass, plop in a couple more ice cubes, some berries and slice or two of lime.
Notes
I also have a Classic Margarita and a Blueberry Lime Cooler if you’re looking for other summery drinks to enjoy all year.
Originally published in August 2014, updated in July 2019 and again in August 2024
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Perfect summer drink!
Thanks Katerina!
This gorgeous Margarita would brighten up anyone’s week. Cheers!
LOL Hester – on Thursdays, I’m like “I’m never going to get everything done!” – the perfect time for a purpley drink!
So as of this morning, I’m not sure which category I fall not yet. But, am sure I will be needing a cocktail by midweek!
And this one will be a great choice Debra – thanks for stopping by!
This drink looks so fantastic! I love the rich color of it!
Thanks Jocelyn – so glad that you like it!
Wow, what a beautiful and refreshing drink….I love the vivid color of it…perfect after work.
Hope you have a great week Donalyn 😀
I know what you mean about happy morning. Still, this cocktail is a winner. GREG
What a great looking margarita. It’s such a pretty colour and it would be wonderful to enjoy one of these at the end of the the day. Yes, on Mondays, I always wonder what the week will bring xx
I love the sound of this and the colours are brilliant too!
I love margaritas! And you’re right — we’re never out of tequila. Or limes. 😉 Never made a blueberry margarita — I really need to one of these days. Maybe next Monday? 😉
Blueberries in a margarita? Brilliant! I love a cocktail with a big dose of antioxidants! 🙂 Great post, Donalyn!
Haha, Bill – can’t have too many of those! [antioxidants, I mean :)]
Looking for a recipe for a Margarita Day party and after trying this one, I’ll be serving your blueberry version. Wow!
It makes me so happy that you will be serving this Dorri – thank you!
We tried this a couple months ago, and I’m back for the recipe again. SO delicious and refreshing! Thanks!
Thank you for letting me know and so glad you enjoyed the margs!