Sweet and tart, Blackberry Tequila Lemonade is the most refreshing summer cocktail that can be made and enjoyed in under five minutes! Muddled blackberries and mint are the base for this fruity cocktail, paired with tequila, freshly squeezed lemons and simple syrup.
I am here for all the summer cocktails! There is nothing better than ending a warm summer night with a cold and refreshing cocktail and this Blackberry Tequila Lemonade is exactly what I have been sipping on by the pool. Made with the freshest seasonal fruit, muddled blackberries and mint, shaken up with freshly squeezed lemons, simple syrup and your favorite tequila. Once these ingredients are fully combined, pour this beautiful purplish red cocktail over ice and finished off with a splash of sparkling water.
Ingredients
Blackberries-Fresh blackberries, not frozen are the best while making this recipe.
Mint-Adding an extra pop of flavor, fresh mint leaves are a great earthy addition but can be eliminated if you don't love the flavor of mint.
Lemon Juice-Fresh squeezed lemon juice will create a delicious pure and tart flavor, using bottled lemon juice will slightly change the flavor.
Simple Syrup-Made with two simple ingredients, sugar and water, simple syrup is the sweetener for this cocktail. Once you make simple syrup you can store it for 2 week and use it for a variety of different recipes.
Tequila- There are a variety of tequila options, but our favorite tequila is Reposado or Blanco Tequila for cocktails. These both have rich flavor that will add personality to the cocktail.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker or glass jar with a strainer, muddle the blackberries and mint until juice is extracted
- Add the lemon juice, simple syrup and tequila and shake until fully combined
- In a cocktail glass filled with ice, strain the Blackberry Tequila Lemonade juice into the glass
- Top off the cocktail with sparkling water to fill the glass
- Garnish with fresh mint and blackberries, Enjoy!
Expert Tips and FAQS
- Simple Syrup is the most versatile recipe that can be used in all of your cocktail recipes. Made with only two ingredients, granulated sugar and water, this syrup is the sweetener for this cocktail.
- There are a variety of tequila options, but our favorite tequila is Reposado or Blanco Tequila for cocktails. These both have rich flavor that will add personality to the cocktail.
Absolutely, I love tequila paired with the tart and sweet flavor, but vodka is a great alternative to the tequila.
Yes! This is definitely a blackberry lemonade but can be changed to a strawberry lemonade with muddled strawberries instead of blackberries or even raspberries are a great choice!
Simple syrup can be made in advance and can last for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. It is always great to keep on hand for all your favorite cocktails.
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Blackberry Tequila Lemonade
Ingredients
- 6 Blackberries Rinsed
- 4-5 Fresh Mint Leaves
- 1 Ounce Lemon Juice Fresh Squeezed
- ½ Ounce Simple Syrup *Recipe in notes
- 2 Ounces Tequila
- Sparkling Water
- Ice
- Salt Garnish for the Rim, Optional
- Fresh Mint Garnish
- Blackberries Garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker or glass jar with a strainer, muddle the blackberries and mint until juice is extracted
- Add the lemon juice, simple syrup and tequila and shake until fully combined
- In a cocktail glass filled with ice, strain the Blackberry Tequila Lemonade juice into the glass
- Top off the cocktail with sparkling water to fill the glass
- Garnish with fresh mint and blackberries, Enjoy!
Notes
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the simple syrup to cool completely
- Store the simple syrup in a jar in the refrigerator until you are ready to use
(Simple Syrup can stay refrigerated for 2 weeks)
Nutrition
Jennifer says
I've not tried this with mint--that sounds delicious! I had something similar at a party but she made a pitcher of this using a whole bottle of sparkling wine (in place of sparkling water), a can of frozen lemonade concentrate, and a fair amount of tequila. I think she also included the blackberries during the preparation of the simple syrup.
I know this changes the outcome a bit but I couldn't find the recipe anywhere so I'm using yours as a base with a few tweaks! Yours sounds a bit "fresher" with the fresh blackberries, mint, and lemon juice so I will have to try it this way, too.