Frozen blueberry margaritas from a bar taste like blueberry syrup. This one tastes like blueberries. Two-thirds of a cup of frozen blueberries, silver tequila, triple sec, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Blended until smooth and poured into a glass rimmed with salt or turbinado sugar. No ice needed. The frozen berries are the ice. We keep making this on repeat all summer.
Agave on the rim instead of water or lime juice. It sticks the salt or sugar better and adds a faint sweetness to each sip. The blueberries turn the drink a deep purple that darkens further as it sits.
Tips for Making Blueberry Margaritas
Use frozen blueberries, not fresh
Frozen berries blend into a thick, slushy consistency without needing ice. Fresh berries make a thin, pourable drink that is not as cold.
Two-thirds of a cup per margarita. Scale up for a pitcher.
Rim with turbinado sugar for crunch
Turbinado sugar has large crystals that do not dissolve as fast as regular sugar. Each sip has a sandy crunch.
Dip the rim in agave, then press into the sugar. Rotate the glass to coat evenly.
Blueberry Margarita
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 drinks
Description
A refreshing margarita with a tart twist from blueberries, offering a beautiful color and perfect pairing with lime.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/3 cup silver tequila
- 2 tbsp triple sec
- 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
- Kosher salt or turbinado sugar for rimming
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Rim the glasses with kosher salt or turbinado sugar using agave to help it stick.
- In a blender, combine frozen blueberries, silver tequila, triple sec, and freshly-squeezed lime juice.
- Blend until smooth and pour into prepared glasses.
- Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is silver tequila?
Unaged tequila, also called blanco. It is clear and has a clean agave flavour. Reposado (aged) works but has a oakier taste that competes with the blueberries.
Can I use fresh lime juice from a bottle?
Fresh squeezed is noticeably better. Bottled lime juice has a flat, slightly metallic taste. One lime gives about two tablespoons of juice, which is enough for one margarita.
Can I make this as a pitcher?
Yes. Multiply all ingredients by the number of servings. Blend in batches if your blender is small. Serve immediately. The blueberries melt and thin the drink if it sits.
