Blackberry Margaritas (spicy Margarita Recipe)

By Becky Hardin

Published Apr 22, 2023

Blackberry Margaritas are my new obsession. A fun and spicy take on a classic margarita , this easy cocktail recipe uses tequila, blackberry brandy, green chiles, fresh fruit, agave, orange juice, and lime. Rimmed with chili salt. Cheers!

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What’s in Spicy Blackberry Margaritas?

I just love to get creative with margaritas, so I cannot get enough of these Spicy Blackberry Margaritas! Spicy, tasty, and such a vibrant and pretty color. Love at first sip!

Fresh Blackberries: Make these margaritas taste fresh and fruity and give them their gorgeous color.
Diced Green Chilies: The perfect addition to this spicy margarita recipe? Green chiles! It’s something a little different for a cocktail recipe but it makes all the difference. Just what this drink needed!
Lime Juice: Freshly-squeezed lime juice is the key to a delicious margarita. Don’t use bottled lime juice; it just won’t taste the same!
Blackberry Brandy: Enhances the rich blackberry flavor of the margarita.
Orange Juice: I also love to use freshly-squeezed orange juice, but bottled juice will also work. Choose the pulp level based on your personal preferences.
Tequila: Choose a good-quality silver or blanco tequila for the best-tasting margaritas.
Agave Nectar: Agave nectar is a great all-natural sweetener. Use more or less depending on your tastes.
Salt + Chili Powder: Combine to create a spicy rim that enhances the flavor of this margarita.

Pro Tip: Blend with ice for a frozen blackberry margarita!

Variations on a Blackberry Margarita

To make these margaritas less spicy, simply omit the diced green chiles. To make them even spicier, try using a can of diced jalapeños instead! For a slightly different flavor profile, try swapping the orange juice for grapefruit, lemon, passionfruit, or peach juice.

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A silver or blanco tequila is best for margaritas. Silver/blanco tequila hasn’t been aged as long and has a stronger flavor that mixes well, while gold tequila has been aged for longer and has a woodier flavor that doesn’t pair as well with the fresh fruit flavors. Reposado tequila is a type of gold tequila that has not been aged for as long, so it will also work in a margarita, although it is not my first choice!

One blackberry margarita contains approximately 332 calories.

For the lime juice, you absolutely must use freshly squeezed. Bottled lime juice will not taste right. You can, however, use store-bought bottled orange juice if you prefer.

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How to Store

Store leftover blackberry margaritas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not add any ice to this mixture before refrigerating. Simply pour over ice when ready to serve.

How to Freeze

You can also freeze the margarita mixture prior to serving in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Serving Suggestions

These spicy, refreshing margaritas are perfectly paired with Mexican appetizers, like fiesta dip , chicken taquitos , carne asada fries , or white queso . Enjoy a few over chips and salsa with friends, or serve them alongside a fresh main course, like baked chicken tacos , salsa verde chicken , barbacoa , or shrimp fajitas .

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Ingredients1x2x3x

▢ 8 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice (1 cup) from about 8 limes
▢ 2½ cups fresh blackberries
▢ 4.5 ounces diced green chiles (1 can)
▢ 3 ounces blackberry brandy (2 shots) such as DeKuyper
▢ 20 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice (2½ cups)
▢ 6 ounces tequila (¾ cup)
▢ 3 tablespoons agave nectar or more to taste
▢ Coarse sea salt optional, for rim
▢ Chili powder optional, for rim
▢ blackberries and lime wedges optional, for garnish

Instructions

Place the lime juice, blackberries, and green chiles in a small bowl. Using a muddler or immersion blender, muddle/blend until fully combined. The smoother the better. 8 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice, 2½ cups fresh blackberries, 4.5 ounces diced green chiles
Pour the blackberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer and remove the seeds. For me, the mixture was relatively thick so I pressed it through using a spoon to get all the juice out.
Pour the juice into a pitcher, followed by the blackberry brandy, orange juice, tequila, and agave. Stir to fully combine. 3 ounces blackberry brandy, 20 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice, 6 ounces tequila, 3 tablespoons agave nectar
Combine sea salt and chili powder (equal parts) on a plate. Dip the rim of each glass in water or lime juice and then submerge in the salt/chili mixture. Coarse sea salt, Chili powder
Fill each glass with ice and then pour in the margaritas.
Garnish with blackberries and lime wedges. Enjoy! blackberries and lime wedges

Equipment

Immersion Blender (optional)
Fine Mesh Sieve

Becky’s Tips

Always use fresh juice: Whenever we are asked how to make a Margarita , we always say fresh juice only. While you can use store-bought orange juice, fresh citrus juice will brighten up the flavors and make your drink that much better.
Use a fun salt combination to spice things up: Regular coarse sea salt is always great on the rim, but you can make things extra fun by mixing chili powder into the salt.
Always serve extra cold: No one likes warm tequila. Keep it in your freezer and shake it up in this Margarita Recipe for the ultimate frosty sip.
Is a frozen margarita more your speed?: Blend with ice for the ultimate cold treat this Summer. Add in a bit more juice to brighten things up even more.
Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

More Spicy Margarita Recipes We Love

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Spicy Blackberry Margaritas Recipe

Equipment

Immersion Blender (optional)
Fine Mesh Sieve

Ingredients

8 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice (1 cup) from about 8 limes
2½ cups fresh blackberries
4.5 ounces diced green chiles (1 can)
3 ounces blackberry brandy (2 shots) such as DeKuyper
20 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice (2½ cups)
6 ounces tequila (¾ cup)
3 tablespoons agave nectar or more to taste
Coarse sea salt optional, for rim
Chili powder optional, for rim
blackberries and lime wedges optional, for garnish

Instructions

Place the lime juice, blackberries, and green chiles in a small bowl. Using a muddler or immersion blender, muddle/blend until fully combined. The smoother the better. 8 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice, 2½ cups fresh blackberries, 4.5 ounces diced green chiles
Pour the blackberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer and remove the seeds. For me, the mixture was relatively thick so I pressed it through using a spoon to get all the juice out.
Pour the juice into a pitcher, followed by the blackberry brandy, orange juice, tequila, and agave. Stir to fully combine. 3 ounces blackberry brandy, 20 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice, 6 ounces tequila, 3 tablespoons agave nectar
Combine sea salt and chili powder (equal parts) on a plate. Dip the rim of each glass in water or lime juice and then submerge in the salt/chili mixture. Coarse sea salt, Chili powder
Fill each glass with ice and then pour in the margaritas.
Garnish with blackberries and lime wedges. Enjoy! blackberries and lime wedges

Notes

Always use fresh juice: Whenever we are asked how to make a Margarita , we always say fresh juice only. While you can use store-bought orange juice, fresh citrus juice will brighten up the flavors and make your drink that much better.
Use a fun salt combination to spice things up: Regular coarse sea salt is always great on the rim, but you can make things extra fun by mixing chili powder into the salt.
Always serve extra cold: No one likes warm tequila. Keep it in your freezer and shake it up in this Margarita Recipe for the ultimate frosty sip.
Is a frozen margarita more your speed?: Blend with ice for the ultimate cold treat this Summer. Add in a bit more juice to brighten things up even more.
Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition

By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 12, 2017

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Essential Grocery List

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What to Buy at the Grocery Store

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