Blackberry-Thyme Margarita
A sophisticated twist on the classic margarita featuring fresh blackberries and thyme, combined with silver tequila and sparkling wine for an elegant cocktail experience.
2 servings
10 min
Ingredients
- •16 whole large fresh blackberries, divided
- •4 sprigs small fresh thyme sprigs, divided
- •6 tablespoons 100% blue agave silver tequila
- •¼ cup Simple Syrup
- •3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- •1 tablespoon Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- •2 cups ice cubes, divided
- •¼ cup chilled sparkling wine
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Place 14 blackberries and 2 thyme sprigs in medium bowl. Press firmly on solids with muddler or back of wooden spoon until mashed. Mix in tequila, simple syrup, lime juice, and Cointreau, then 1 cup ice. Stir to blend well. Strain into large glass measuring cup. Mix in sparkling wine. Divide remaining ice between 2 tall glasses. Pour Margarita mixture over. Garnish each with 1 blackberry and 1 thyme sprig.
10 min