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    Raspberry Margarita

    March 18, 2023 by Emily Leave a Comment

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    Sweet, tart, boozy, and beautiful, this Raspberry Margarita with homemade raspberry syrup is the brightest new addition to my Happy Hour lineup. Made with just 5 natural ingredients in less than 5 minutes, this pretty in pink sipper is everything you could want from an adult beverage. 

    Raspberry Margarita on a wooden cutting board with a salt rim and lime wedges.
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    • About This Recipe 
    • Ingredients & Substitutions
    • Equipment 
    • How To Make Raspberry Margaritas
    • Optional Variations 
    • Expert Tips
    • Storage Instructions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More At-Home Margarita, Fruity Cocktail & Beverage Recipes
    • Raspberry Margarita
    • Expert Tips

    About This Recipe 

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: my happiest Happy Hours are always at home! Not only do I love playing mixologist by whipping up some fancy libations for my nearest and dearest (see my Pornstar Martini, Grapefruit Gin Cocktail, and Paper Plane Cocktail for more inspo), but I also love the fact that I can show up in my slippers.

    After a wet and wild winter, spring is beginning to show herself here in (normally) sunny Southern California and I couldn’t be happier about it. To celebrate, I bought a big haul of brightly colored berries and have been adding them to my overnight oats, cakes, Rice Krispie treats, and now, cocktails, too!

     Aside from tasting like an ambrosial nectar, this delectable raspberry 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 raspberry 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. How could ONE drink possibly cost upwards of $15 plus tip?!? 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 watering hole.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    Labeled ingredient image of ingredients needed to make a raspberry margarita.

    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.
    • Raspberry Simple Syrup - This deliciously sweet twist on simple syrup is made using just raspberries, 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 pink hue and the fresh flavor adds a punch of natural sweetness to the fruity margarita - or to a raspberry martini if you're in the mood!
    • 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 Raspberries - 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 kosher salt or fine sea salt for your cocktail rims. If possible, avoid using iodized table salt which has a bitter aftertaste.

    Equipment 

    • Cocktail Shaker
    • Margarita Glasses
    • Cocktail Picks

    How To Make Raspberry Margaritas

    This festively fuschia refreshment will be ready for cheersing in no time. Here’s how to make one:

    Step 1: Shake. Add tequila, simple syrup, and lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds.

    Step 2: Rim Glass. Trace the lime wedge around rim of the glass, and the slightly wetted rim into a plate with rim margarita salt

    Step 3: Strain into a margarita prepared glass with ice cubes and garnish with a cocktail stick with raspberries & lime wedges or a lime wheel. Enjoy!

    Liquid ingredients to make a raspberry margarita in a cocktail shaker.
    Garnished margarita with raspberries and lime on a cocktail stick.

    Optional Variations 

    As much as we love this sensationally slurp-worthy recipe for raspberry margaritas, there is always room for you to make any classic cocktail your own. Here are a few variations worth considering:

    • Virgin Raspberry Margarita - Swap in your favorite NA tequila (e.g. Ritual or Free Spirits) for a bright and booze-free sipper.
    • Black Raspberry Margarita - If you can get your hands on the raspberry-blackberry hybrid known as black raspberries, they’d be a lovely choice for this drink recipe.
    • Spicy Raspberry Margarita - Add some heat by infusing your raspberry simple syrup with sliced jalapeño coins. Add an extra pop of heat by using Tajin as your rim salt for the glass rim.
    • Raspberry Frozen Blended Margarita - If you prefer your tropical drinks in frozen form, I see you. Add the tequila, lime juice, and raspberry syrup to a blender pitcher, add a handful of frozen raspberries, 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 ruby-hued raspberries, you’re welcome to swap in whichever fresh fruit flavored simple syrup you prefer in your traditional margarita!
    • Sweeten The Rim - Add sugar and/or crushed freeze-dried raspberries to the salt for a boost of sweetness and color to your perfect cocktail.
    Raspberries and limes on a cutting board next to a raspberry margarita.

    Expert Tips

    • If you want to batch your raspberry 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. If you need help, I find Outkast usually gets me in the right frame of mind. 😉
    • Get the most juice from your limes by giving them a firm roll on the counter for 10-15 seconds before slicing them open.

    Storage Instructions

    If you have any leftover fresh raspberry margarita, 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 raspberry simple syrup will last for at least a month in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer. 

    Closeup of fresh raspberries on a cocktail stick.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do all margaritas have to be made with triple sec?

    Nope! This raspberry margarita with raspberry syrup is sweet enough without the addition of triple sec or Cointreau.

    Do you prefer a salt or sugar rim on flavored margaritas?

    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.

    How much sugar is in a raspberry margarita?

    The only sweetener that I add to these homemade margaritas is raspberry simple syrup. It depends on your measurements, but if you make your syrup with a 1-to-1 ratio of sugar to water, you’ll get about 20 grams of added sugar per drink.

    More At-Home Margarita, Fruity Cocktail & Beverage Recipes

    • Raspberry Martini
    • Blueberry Shrub with Basil Mocktail (Simple and Refreshing)
    • Raspberry Simple Syrup
    • Pornstar Martini

    As always, I love seeing your creations and hearing from you! If you try this recipe, please share your creation with me on social media! You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and Pinterest - for more delicious recipes sent straight to your inbox, sign up for my newsletter!

    Raspberry Margarita

    Sweet, tart, boozy, and beautiful, this Raspberry Margarita with homemade raspberry syrup is the brightest new addition to my Happy Hour lineup. Made with just 5 natural ingredients in less than 5 minutes, this pretty in pink sipper is everything you could want from an adult beverage. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Beverages
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Beverage
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 Cocktail
    Calories: 189kcal
    Author: Emily Laurae

    Equipment

    • Cocktail Shaker/Strainer
    • Margarita Glass or your favorite Cocktail Glasses

    Ingredients
     

    • 1.5 oz Tequila
    • 2 oz Lime Juice
    • 1 oz Raspberry Simple Syrup
    • Fresh Raspberries & 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 Raspberry Simple Syrup
    • 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 raspberries & lime wedges. Enjoy!
      Fresh Raspberries & Salt Rim

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    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • If you want to batch your raspberry 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Emily is the recipe developer, writer, and food photographer behind Emily Laurae. After finishing Pastry School and working as a chef in the restaurant industry, she created this blog to share those skills with home bakers and creators all over the world!

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