Sweet, tangy, intoxicating, and vibrant, this Blueberry Margarita with homemade blueberry simple syrup is the most refreshing beverage to grace my Happy Hour repertoire. Crafted with just 5 natural ingredients in under 5 minutes, this dazzling blue delight is everything an aficionado of adult beverages could dream of.
Judging by the number of cocktail recipes I love to share on my blog, it won't surprise you that I love crafting a delicious cocktail at home! Not only do I love playing mixologist by whipping up some fancy libations for my nearest and dearest (see my Blueberry Gin Sour, Strawberry Lemonade Vodka and Grapefruit Gin Cocktail for more inspo), but I love that I'm able to do so in my own home.
On a sun-drenched summer day, there's nothing quite as therapeutic as blueberry picking, and surrounding myself by nature. Embracing this seasonal gift, I've gathered a delightful bounty of these juicy gems. I've been incorporating them not just into my lemon blueberry cookies, blueberry muffins, and blueberry ricotta cake, but now, into my cocktails, specifically this tantalizing blueberry margarita!
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Aside from tasting like summer in a glass, this delectable blueberry classic margarita recipe is also:
- Made With Only 5 Ingredients - They’re easy to find, easy to pronounce, and all-natural to boot.
- Quick & Easy - All you need is a few minutes and a cocktail shaker to make a fabulously frosty blueberry margarita on the rocks. Cheers to that!
- Budget-Friendly - Every time Calvin and I go out for drinks, we’re always met with a serious case of sticker shock. Playing your own bartender means you can have several rounds (with several friends!) for less than the cost of just two drinks at your local bar.
🍴Ingredients
As promised, you only need a handful of ingredients to make this bright and fresh berry margarita. Here’s what to grab:
- Tequila - I personally like to use tequila blanco for its lighter, more citrusy flavor profile. Feel free to use reposado for a warmer flavor, or cristalino for a high-roller feel.
- Blueberry Simple Syrup - This deliciously sweet twist on simple syrup is made using just blueberries, sugar and water. Feel free to swap in a store-bought version if you prefer, but my homemade recipe is fast and simple and will last for up to a month in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer! It also has a lovely indigo hue and the fresh flavor adds a punch of natural sweetness to the fruity margarita!
- Fresh Limes - If possible use only fresh lime juice for the best flavor. As an added bonus of using fresh citrus, you’ll also have a pretty garnish.
- Fresh Blueberries - Adding a pretty (and edible) garnish to your homemade libations makes them feel extra special. Plus, fresh berries are good for you!
- Rim Salt - I recommend using large-flaked flakey salt, kosher salt or fine sea salt for your cocktail rims. If possible, avoid using iodized table salt which has a bitter aftertaste.
📖 Step by Step Instructions
This festively fuschia refreshment will be ready for cheersing in no time. Here’s how to make one:
Garnish & Rim Glass. Trace the lime wedge around rim of the glass, and the slightly wetted rim into a plate with rim margarita salt
Shake. Add tequila, simple syrup, and lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds.
Step 3: Strain into a margarita prepared glass with ice cubes and garnish with a cocktail stick with blueberries & lime wedges or a lime wheel. Enjoy!
⏲️ Substitutions & Variations
As much as we love this sensationally slurp-worthy recipe for blueberry margaritas, there is always room for you to make any classic cocktail your own. Here are a few variations worth considering:
- Virgin Blueberry Margarita - Swap in your favorite NA tequila (e.g. Ritual or Free Spirits) for a bright and booze-free sipper.
- Spicy Blueberry Margarita - Add some heat by infusing your blueberry simple syrup with sliced jalapeño coins. Add an extra pop of heat by using Tajin as your rim salt for the glass rim. Use some extra salt to sprinkle on fresh fruit for the perfect snack!
- Blueberry Frozen Blended Margarita - If you prefer your tropical drinks in frozen form, I see you. Add the tequila, lime juice, and blueberry syrup to a blender pitcher, add a handful of frozen blueberries, and blend to frosty perfection. You can also switch things up by using different types of frozen fruit (e.g. mango or rhubarb).
- Swap Your Fruit - As much as I love blueberries, you’re welcome to swap in whichever fresh fruit flavored simple syrup you prefer in your traditional margarita! Use orange liqueur, raspberry liqueur or strawberries!
- Sweeten The Rim - Add sugar and/or crushed freeze-dried blueberries to the salt for a boost of sweetness and color to your perfect cocktail.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- If you want to batch your blueberry tequila cocktail for a party, simply mix up a pitcher of the base mixture using a ratio of 1 : 1.5 : 2 of syrup, tequila, and lime juice. Set it out next to a cocktail shaker and ice bucket with a bowl of pre-garnished swizzle sticks so your guests can serve themselves.
- Get the most juice from your limes by giving them a firm roll on the counter for 10-15 seconds before slicing them open.
- Choose Fresh Over Frozen: While frozen blueberries can be a convenient option, using fresh blueberries, especially during blueberry season, will significantly enhance the blueberry flavor in your margarita. However, if you're craving a frozen blueberry margarita, ensure you have a good food processor or blender on hand for a smooth texture.
- Tequila Selection: While silver tequila or blanco tequila are commonly used for margaritas, trying reposado tequila can offer a richer, smoother taste. Pair it with a splash of Grand Marnier or another orange-flavored liqueur for added depth and complexity to your blueberry margarita recipe.
- Shake it like you mean it. If you’ve ever gone to a swanky bar and seen the bartender shaking a drink like it was a live art performance, they weren’t doing it just to look cool. The act of shaking helps to both chill and aerate the drink by breaking tiny shards of ice that become suspended in the liquid. Aim for 30-45 seconds of vigorous agitation.
💭 Recipe FAQs
Nope! This blueberry margarita with blueberry syrup is sweet enough without the addition of triple sec or Cointreau.
I personally love a salted rim on a sweetly flavored margarita to help balance out the flavors. If you’re not sure, feel free to use a 50/50 mix of both.
Absolutely! If you don't have agave nectar on hand, maple syrup or honey syrup can be a great alternative. Always adjust to taste and keep in mind the sweet factor of your blueberry puree.
While fresh blueberries offer an unbeatable freshness and flavor, using blueberry juice is a viable option. Just ensure to reduce or skip the additional sweetener in the recipe, and remember to muddle some lime slices to retain that authentic margarita flavor.
If you have any leftover fresh blueberry margarita recipe, strain it into a mason jar or some other lidded container and refrigerate or freeze it until you’re ready to come back to it. (It should keep just fine for about 4-5 days.)
The blueberry simple syrup will last for at least a month in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer.
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Blueberry Margarita
Equipment
- Margarita Glass or your favorite Cocktail Glasses
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Tequila
- 2 oz Lime Juice
- 1 Cointreau, or Triple Sec
- 1 oz Blueberry Simple Syrup
- Flaky Salt, for the rim
- Fresh Blueberries, Lime Wheel & Salt Rim, as optional garnish
Instructions
- Add tequila, simple syrup, and lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds.1.5 oz Tequila, 2 oz Lime Juice, 1 oz Blueberry Simple Syrup, 1 Cointreau
- Trace the lime wedge around the edge of your cocktail glass, and the slightly wetted rim into a plate with rim salt.
- Strain into a margarita glass with ice and garnish with a cocktail stick with blueberries & lime wedges. Enjoy!Fresh Blueberries, Lime Wheel & Salt Rim
Notes
Expert Tips
- If you want to batch your blueberry tequila cocktail for a party, simply mix up a pitcher of the base mixture using a ratio of 1 : 1.5 : 2 of syrup, tequila, and lime juice. Set it out next to a cocktail shaker and ice bucket with a bowl of pre-garnished swizzle sticks so your guests can serve themselves.
- Shake it like you mean it. If you’ve ever gone to a swanky bar and seen the bartender shaking a drink like it was a live art performance, they weren’t doing it just to look cool. The act of shaking helps to both chill and aerate the drink by breaking tiny shards of ice that become suspended in the liquid. Aim for 30-45 seconds of vigorous agitation.
- Get the most juice from your limes by giving them a firm roll on the counter for 10-15 seconds before slicing them open.
Gwen Lujan
Great recipe! We recently picked blueberries so finding this recipe was wonderful. I made fresh blueberry simple syrup from your recipe as well as the blueberry margaritas. Good stuff! Thank you