Midnight Margarita Recipe
blackberry Espolón silver tequila, spiced blackberry simple, lime juice, Fever Tree sparkling grapefruit
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Spiced Blackberry Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each) and add 1 cup of fresh blackberries and a dash of cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool, and strain to remove solids. Store in a bottle in the refrigerator.
- 2
Mix the Midnight Margarita
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Espolón Silver Tequila, 1 oz of the prepared Spiced Blackberry Simple Syrup, and 1 oz of fresh lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup) and shake well for about 15 seconds until the mixture is chilled.
- 3
Strain and Top with Sparkling Grapefruit
Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice. Top off with 3 oz of Fever Tree Sparkling Grapefruit.
- 4
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your Midnight Margarita with 4 fresh blackberries and a lime wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy!