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Blackberry Margaritas
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Blackberry Margaritas
When the blackberries are in season and look this good, I’m hunting recipes to make. This Margarita recipe from Cooking Light was just what I was looking for. Just so happens it makes four two…so I recommend inviting a friend, like I did.
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Blackberry Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tbl. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 lime
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup tequila
- 3/4 cup Grand Marnier
- 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 12 oz. fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Combine water and 1/2 cup sugar in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup. Microwave at HIGH 2 1/2 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar; cool.
- Combine syrup, tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, and blackberries in a blender; process until smooth.
- Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve over a pitcher; discard solids.
- Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar and kosher salt in a dish. Cut lime into wedges; rub rims of 4 glasses with lime wedge. Dip rims of glasses in salt/sugar mixture. Serve margaritas over ice. Garnish with fresh blackberries and lime wedges.
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