Blackberry Lime Margaritas

• Produce

  • 1 cup Blackberries

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Blackberry simple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 4 drops Lime essential oil

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 8 oz Grand marnier liquor
  • 8 oz Tequila, good quality

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

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Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1/2 cup blackberry simple syrup
• 4-5 drops lime essential oil (2 tablespoons lime juice may be substituted)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 8 ounces Grand Marnier liquor
• 8 ounces good-quality tequila
• Garnish: lime wedges, blackberries, salt rim

Directions

• Combine the sugar, water and blackberries in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes, breaking the blackberries up with the back of a spoon. Strain the syrup through a mesh strainer into a bowl and set aside. Chill until you are ready to use.
• To a cocktail shaker, add the blackberry simple syrup, lime essential oil, lime juice, Grand Marnier and tequila. Shake vigorously and then pour into salt rimmed glasses filled with ice. Garnish with lime wedges and blackberries.
• Enjoy!