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Blackberry Margarita

Blackberry Margarita

Cooking Light, June 2011
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Cuisine Cocktail
Servings 4

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.