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Berrylicious! With the abundance of fresh berries around us, it’s the perfect time to mix up this mouth-watering Fresh Blackberry Margarita! You only need four ingredients and in a snap you’ll be sipping on this vibrant cocktail!

I love margaritas, and I especially enjoy concocting new versions on the all-time classic drink. What about you? This Fresh Blackberry Margarita is no exception. It’s got that wonderful combination of sweet and tangy and the berries burst with flavor with each sip. The beautiful color along with the delightful taste will keep your shaker busy all night long! And you’ll be in relaxed mode in no time!

Fresh Blackberry Margarita

2 oz. silver tequila
1 oz. agave nectar
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1/2 oz fresh blackberry puree*
Fresh blackberries for garnish
Coarse salt or sugar to rim your glass

Using a cut lime, rim your glass. Then dip glass into a small plate of coarse salt. Fill the glass with ice and set aside. Immediately fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, agave nectar, fresh lime juice and blackberry puree and shake vigorously, then strain into prepared glass. Add a fresh blackberry or two for garnish.

*To make the fresh blackberry puree — to a blender add 1 pint of fresh raspberries and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Blend on high until smooth. Pour into a fine sieve to remove the seeds. Store in a small container in your refrigerator. Be sure to save a few whole blackberries to garnish.

Cool off from the hot sun this weekend by lingering on your lounge chair while enjoying an ice-cold Fresh Blackberry Margarita!