The Best Blackberry Margarita Recipe
I’m always looking for a new margarita flavor to try, it’s one of my favorite drinks to make! So recently, I made this Blackberry Margarita Recipe!
The thing I love most about blackberry margaritas is the perfect balance of sweet and tart from the fresh blackberries mixed with lime and smooth tequila – such a refreshing blend and twist from your classic margarita recipe!!
Below I’ll share the detailed recipe with you, but that’s not all!
I’ll also give you some tips on choosing the best blackberries, advice on making the best margaritas, and even more margarita cocktail recipes to try out.

Let’s keep moving as I’m very excited to share my recipe!
Choosing the Best Blackberries
For me, one of the most important things that we should consider when making blackberry margaritas is the freshness of the blackberries!
The taste and overall flavor of the margarita are influenced by the quality of the blackberries. So, here are some tips for choosing the best blackberries!
- Color: The first that you should check is the colors! Choose blackberries that are deep, dark purple to black. The richer the color, the riper and sweeter they are likely to be.
- Firmness: Select berries that are plump and firm, not mushy or overly soft. In my experience, mushy berries are usually the ones that fell or were overly ripe. Firm blackberries indicate freshness.
- Packaging: If buying packaged blackberries, check for mold or moisture. The presence of either can indicate spoilage.
- Trusted Shop: Last, I strongly suggest buying from your trusted local shops or markets! In that sense, you can be assured that the berries you are buying are organic and fresh.
With these tips, you’ll select the best blackberries to enhance your margarita’s flavor and enjoyment!
Tips for Making the Best Margarita
Of course, as promised, here are some tips for making the best margarita! These tips don’t just apply to blackberry margaritas, but to any flavor you want to try as well!
Fresh Ingredients Only!
Choosing fresh ingredients is always the key! Trust me, fresh lime juice and high-quality, fresh fruits make all the difference.
Quality Tequila Makes a Big Difference
Choose a good-quality tequila, preferably 100% agave. The smoother the tequila, the better your margarita will taste.

How Sweet Do You Want It?
Everyone’s sweetness preference is different, so adjust it to your liking. I like using simple syrup, agave nectar, or even a fruit-based sweetener to get the balance just right.
Don’t Forget to Salt the Rim!
Don’t skip the salted rim! It brings out the flavors in your margarita. Sometimes I like to mix things up with flavored salts or sugar for a fun twist.
Shake, Shake, Shake!
Always shake your margarita well with ice before serving. This chills the drink perfectly and blends all the flavors together for a well-balanced cocktail.
With these tips, you’ll be all set to make amazing margaritas, no matter what flavor you decide to try!
More Drink Recipes You Can Try
Aside from this margarita recipe, here are more drink recipes that you can easily try at home:
- Cool off and kick off the party with a sweet frozen strawberry margarita. It’s the ultimate tropical drink, bursting with fruity goodness in every sip.
- This peach margarita tastes like summertime in a glass and is perfect for your next party!
- Grab your cocktail shaker and mix up an Irish margarita!
- This naturally sweet frozen pineapple margarita is made with tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and a salted rim!
- I love watermelons, and these watermelon margaritas are a sweet twist on a classic. With tequila and triple sec, they’ll become a new favorite!

So now, let’s move on to the main recipe!
Blackberry Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Blackberry Liquor
- 1/2 oz Grand marnier
- 3 oz Sweet and Sour Mix divided
- 1 tsp. Blackberry syrup
- Ice
- Sugar sprinkles glass garnish
- Salt rim glass garnish
- Simple syrup glass garnish
- Blackberries fresh
- Lime wheel garnish
Instructions
- Rim the edge of your glasses with salt or sugar.
- Dip your glass in simple syrup, then into your choice of sugar or salt. Set aside.
- Fill your glasses 3⁄4 of the way full with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients and shake vigorously.
- Pour the cocktail mixture into the ice-filled glass.
- Garnish as desired and enjoy your delicious margarita!
Don’t forget to save this margarita recipe pin for later! Cheers to more refreshing drinks!
