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Blackberry Thyme Margaritas

By Erin · May 22, 2021 · Updated September 26, 2021 · 6 Comments

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purple colored cocktail in a glass with salt and fresh thyme

These Blackberry Thyme Margaritas are made with a blackberry simple syrup, tequila, lime juice, and a little sparkling water and are a refreshing way to enjoy your favorite cocktail!

a cocktail with fresh blackberries in it

It's officially margarita season, so don't mind sharing this delicious blackberry thyme margarita wit you!

Though my skinny margarita recipe is my go-to, I adore adding fresh fruit to my cocktails, which really makes them scream SUMMER. There's my mango margarita, and now this recipe which utilizes blackberries and is so refreshing.

Plus it's the weekend, so drink up!

Recipe features

  • A delicious margarita that's made with fresh thyme and blackberry simple syrup
  • A great way to switch up your usual cocktail routine

ingredients to make a cocktail with text overlay

Ingredient notes:

Tequila: I'm partial to blanco tequila, but you can use whatever you have on hand.

Simple syrup: In this case, a mixture of blackberries, fresh thyme, sugar, and water. You can use fresh or frozen blackberries -- both will yield similar results.

Lime juice: I always have fresh limes in my refrigerator, so I'm partial to using freshly squeezed lime juice in my cocktails. Plus, many pre-made lime juices are sweetened, and this drink is already sweet enough.

Sparkling water: Plain, any kind! You're going to top each drink off with a little sparkling water.

Method

Step 1: Make the blackberry simple syrup. Begin by adding all of the syrup ingredients -- blackberries, thyme, sugar, and water -- to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer the syrup for 10 minutes, using a wooden spoon to break down the blackberries.

blackberry simple syrup in a small saucepan

Step 2: Allow the syrup to cool. Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before using it.

Step 3: Add everything to a cocktail shaker. For two servings (two drinks), you'll add 4 oz. tequila, 3 tablespoon lime juice and ¼ cup of the blackberry simple syrup to a cocktail shaker, then shake it up and pour over ice. Then, top each glass off with a little sparkling water.

Tips and tricks

-I like this drink because the syrup can easily be made with fresh blackberries if they're in season, or frozen if you want to make this during the fall/winter.

-The thyme pairs really well with the blackberries, but if you have to omit something, you can omit the thyme. Do NOT use dried thyme -- fresh is the way to go.

How far in advance can the simple syrup be made?

You can prep the syrup up to 1 month in advance -- just make sure to store it in the refrigerator! I typically prep mine 1-2 days beforehand; that way, it's ready to go for when I want to make the drink but still very fresh.

What if I don't like blackberries?

....then this drink probably isn't for you 😉 Give my mango margarita, lavender margarita or pineapple ginger punch a try instead!

Any snacks to pair with this cocktail?

I think my guacamole salsa, bacon guacamole and/or my fried tomatoes with corn salsa would both pair really well with this drink.

purple cocktail with blackberries and purple flowers in the background

More delicious cocktails

  • Cinnamon Tequila Sour
  • Lavender Moscow Mule
  • Pomegranate Margarita

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

a cocktail with fresh blackberries in it

Blackberry Thyme Margaritas

These Blackberry Thyme Margaritas are made with a blackberry simple syrup, tequila, lime juice, and a little sparkling water and are a refreshing way to enjoy your favorite cocktail!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Erin

Ingredients

for the simple syrup:

  • 6 oz. 1 cup blackberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

for the margaritas:

  • ¼ cup blackberry simple syrup
  • 4 oz. tequila
  • 3 tablespoon lime juice
  • Sparkling water

Instructions

  • Begin by making the simple syrup: add berries, thyme, water, and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes, using a wooden spoon to break down the blackberries.
  • Remove saucepan from the heat and pour the mixture through a strainer and into a pitcher; discard the blackberries. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before using it.
  • For the margaritas: Salt the rim of 2 glasses (optional) and fill each one with ice. Add tequila, lime juice and ¼ cup simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Pour into the glasses, then top them off with sparkling water. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are for 1 drink and are an estimation
*Can use fresh or frozen blackberries; do NOT use dried thyme (fresh only!)
*You can prep the simple syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it 

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in June 2017. It was updated with new text and photos in May 2021.

 

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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Kevin | economicalchef.com says

    June 18, 2017 at 12:50 am

    Nothing beats making what would be a $15 drink in the city at home for a couple bucks. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 19, 2017 at 7:41 am

      I completely agree!

      Reply
  2. Georgie | The Home Cook's Kitchen says

    June 12, 2017 at 7:36 pm

    yass you're speaking my language! these look so good! I've never made my own simple syrup, I always just assumed it was difficult but it looks so easy!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 19, 2017 at 7:40 am

      It couldn't be easier--seriously!

      Reply
  3. William says

    June 09, 2017 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe. Living in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) only a couple of hours drive from the town of Tequila, I always have that part of the recipe on hand. A quick trip to Costco will yield some blackberries and I'm set. I already grow the thyme. Thanks for sharing, we are always looking for new ways to make margaritas here in the land of sunshine and beaches.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 19, 2017 at 7:39 am

      That sounds pretty perfect to me--I hope you enjoy the margarita!

      Reply

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