INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2oz Tequila
1/2oz Triple sec
1/2oz Cointreau
2 Tbsp. Blackberry simple syrup
1 cup Blackberries – pureed
1 cup sugar ( 1/4 cup for berries puree and rest for the syrup )
1 cup Sweet and Sour mix
Simple syrup
Margarita Salt
Ice
1 Lime for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a blender add 1/4 cup of fresh blackberries, and 1/4 cup of sugar puree until its all blended – set to the side
In a small pot make the blackberry simple syrup:
Add 3/4 cup of blackberries and 3/4 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water bring to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes
Use a potato masher, smash the berries
Allow to cool to for 10 minutes
Pour through a strainer in to a bowl
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use
Cocktail:
In a shaker add the liquors, blackberry simple syrup, and sweet and sour mix shake to combine – set to the side
Use an appetizer plate and pour 1 tbsp. of simple syrup on it
Dip your glassware in the simple syrup and then into the margarita salt
Add ice to 3/4 of the way full
Now pour your liquor mix into the glass
Top with pureed blackberries and lightly star
Garnish with a lime wheel
ENJOY!