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    Published: Apr 28, 2015 · Modified: Aug 26, 2015 by Bridget · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

    Blueberry Margaritas - My New Best Friend

    Blueberry Margaritas
    Move over Strawberry, Blueberry Margaritas are coming through!

    These blueberry margaritas deserve your full attention!

    The color. The sweetness. The salt. Everything comes together so well.

    I highly recommend you try the drink with a little salt around the rim.

    Listen, I'm a no-salt-on-my-margarita-glass-kind-of-woman.

    But I gave it a try, and let's just say I will always take a salt-rimmed glass when I'm drinking these blueberry margaritas.

    And let's talk simple syrup for a bit...

    I'm quickly becoming a huge fan of simple syrup and all its variations.

    I completely enjoyed simple syrup infused with rosemary in this Rosemary-Lemon Martini.  I've been reading about infusing with cinnamon, ginger and lavender and can't wait to experiment with those versions.

    Blueberry simple syrup is my most recent discovery.  Winner!

    I whipped up a batch (it doesn't take long).  I made sure to make extra so I could continue my margarita "research" throughout the week.

    The inspiration for this cocktail came from a recipe I found on Food & Wine.

    But when I read "muddle" and "strain" in the directions, I thought there has to be a better way.

    Well, the blueberry simple syrup is the better way.

    It's especially convenient if you're making these by the pitcher like we will for our upcoming Cinco De Mayo party.

    I hope you and a good friend find these Blueberry Margaritas as tasty as we do!

     Enjoy!

    Blueberry Margaritas for Two

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    Blueberry Margaritas for Two
    Serves 2
    Prep time 5 minutes
    Cook time 15 minutes
    Total time 20 minutes
    Meal type Beverage
    Slightly adapted from recipe on Food & Wine
    Blueberry Margaritas with blueberry simple syrup is the perfect choice to push your gathering up a knotch. Make a pitcher, these blueberry margaritas rock!

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Fresh blueberries (may use frozen as well)
    • 1 Cup Sugar
    • 1 Cup Water
    • 2 Ounces Fresh lime juice (Fresh is the best choice here)
    • 4 Ounces Tequila
    • ¼ Teaspoon Orange extract
    • Ice to fill 2 margarita glasses
    • Salt for rimming glasses (Kosher salt works pretty well!)

    Note

    Blueberry Margaritas for two...or one!

    Margaritas rock but these Blueberry Margaritas rock extra hard!  Take the extra step (less than 10 minutes) and make a blueberry simple syrup.  The color of these drinks yells "Celebration."  I usually pass on the salt rim for my margaritas but I'm telling you, the sale rim on these blueberry margaritas add so much to the flavor combinations.  Try it!  The inspiration for this recipe came from Food & Wine.  Their recipe called for orange bitters.  I didn't have any so I substituted orange extra.  Am I bad?  The drink is delicious so I think I did a good thing!

    Enjoy - The Recipe Wench

    Directions

    Step 1
    First make the blueberry simple syrup by combining blueberries, water and sugar in saucepan over medium heat.

    Heat until sugar is dissolved and then simmer for another 10 minutes or so. You want to capture all that delicious blueberry flavor!

    Allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes -- just so the syrup doesn't melt all your ice! Strain the blueberries from the syrup. (I like to press the blueberries gently to get all that blueberry flavor!)

    This will make enough simple syrup for several margaritas. You need only 2 ounces per drink.
    Step 2
    While syrup is cooling, sprinkle (maybe) ¼ cup kosher salt on a salad plate.

    Run a lime around the rim of each margarita glass and place the glass (rim side down!) into the salt. Spin the glass so that the entire rim is covered with salt.

    To make the margarita, fill the two salted margarita glasses with plenty of ice.

    In a pitcher or other container, combine 2 ounces lime juice, 4 ounces of tequila, 4 ounces of simple syrup and ¼ teaspoon orange extract. Stir.

    Pour into the salted glasses and enjoy!

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    Comments

    1. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

      February 19, 2016 at 5:43 am

      LOVE simple syrup! So many uses, like tasty drinks like this :D Phoenix has been enjoying some unseasonably warm weather... I'll have to make this before the tables turn again!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 20, 2016 at 5:57 pm

        Believe it or not, I'm fairly new to the world of cocktails. We've lived in Italy for so long, it has been difficult to resist the red wine! But, yes, I'm TRYING to drink more cocktails these days. I can't believe I just said that!
        Reply
    2. Angie says

      February 19, 2016 at 4:14 am

      Yum, that one looks amazing!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 20, 2016 at 5:58 pm

        Thanks, Angie! It really is delicious and the color is pretty festive too!
        Reply
    3. Plating Pixels says

      February 19, 2016 at 12:11 am

      Blueberry smoothies are one of my favorites, blueberry margaritas sound even better!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 20, 2016 at 6:00 pm

        They are pretty delicious, I must admit!
        Reply
    4. letlezley says

      February 18, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      These look absolutely amazing! Blueberry is one of my favorites. Thank you for the printable recipe!
      Reply
    5. Home by Jenn says

      February 18, 2016 at 4:14 pm

      Those sound so good! I would love to sip on this in the late spring time while having a dinner party. Love the colors of the drink. Will have to try this soon!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 20, 2016 at 6:04 pm

        Yes, the color! It's delicious and then you have the vibrant color. It's a great, festive drink!
        Reply
    6. The Southern Thing says

      February 18, 2016 at 3:13 am

      This may just be my new favorite drink recipe!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 20, 2016 at 6:06 pm

        Oh, you gotta give them a try. They'll definitely be your new favorite drink!
        Reply
    7. Lilies + Lambs says

      February 18, 2016 at 2:44 am

      Mouth watering and making me seriously long for a summer fiesta here in chilly CT! Will definitely be making these in the near future!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 20, 2016 at 6:02 pm

        Yes, I'm starting to long for summer too. Not necessarily the accompanying heat, but the longer days will be wonderful! I hope you enjoy these margaritas!
        Reply
    8. Joanna @ Motherhood and Merlot says

      February 17, 2016 at 10:33 pm

      Yum! I've never had a blueberry margarita. I have always been a fan of the original:)
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 17, 2016 at 11:15 pm

        Ohhh yes. The original. I love those too! We had a party and I wanted to offer some variety. My guests slurped these up!
        Reply
    9. Ashleigh says

      February 17, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      This blueberry margarita looks really great! I can't wait to try this recipe, thank you for sharing!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 17, 2016 at 11:16 pm

        You're welcome, Ashleigh!
        Reply
    10. Willow says

      February 17, 2016 at 9:50 pm

      I've made a few margaritas, but never with blueberry. It sounds delicious! I love the addition of orange extract!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 17, 2016 at 11:14 pm

        Yes, the orange extract gave it that extra little flavor "kick"!
        Reply
    11. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

      February 17, 2016 at 9:45 pm

      Yep TOTES making the (sans the alcohol cause I'm prego). Looks amazing!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 17, 2016 at 11:12 pm

        Hey congratulations on the pregnancy! I remember how bored I got with drinking . . . . JUICE when I was pregnant. Enjoy this blueberry concoction. Double up on the tequila when the time is right!
        Reply
    12. Amber Hill says

      February 17, 2016 at 9:00 pm

      My mouth is seriously watering right now. I'm a HUGE fan of margaritas - so we will definitely have to give this recipe a try when we grill out this weekend. :)
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 17, 2016 at 11:10 pm

        That sounds like so much fun -- it is starting to be grilling weather where we are. Days are getting longer! I hope you enjoy these!
        Reply
    13. Esther | The Cuteness says

      February 17, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      Oh man, this sounds SO good! I am still on pain meds after having my daughter last week, but I'm dying for a glass of wine, or maybe this :)
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 17, 2016 at 7:09 pm

        Congratulations!!! Take care of yourself -- this margarita can wait. But not for too long . . .
        Reply

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