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!
Servings: 4
Calories: 144kcal
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