This blackberry moonshine margarita is a boozy, fruity twist on the classic cocktail. The sweet blackberry moonshine and fresh lime juice balance beautifully, while the triple sec boosts the fruit flavors. Shaken with ice and strained into a salt-rimmed glass, this gorgeous purple drink is garnished with blackberries for a refreshingly unique margarita experience.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vintage Shine Blackberry Moonshine
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup Lime wedges for garnish
- Blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the blackberry moonshine, triple sec, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Run a lime wedge along the rim of a rocks glass and dip the rim in coarse salt to coat.
- Strain the cocktail into the salt-rimmed glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh blackberries.
Notes
- For a sweeter margarita, increase the simple syrup to 3/4 oz or 1 oz.
- For a stronger cocktail, increase the moonshine to 2 1/2 oz.
- Make sure to use high quality, freshly squeezed lime juice for maximum flavor.
- Garnish with blackberries or blackberry slices instead of the traditional lime wedge for a pretty, on-theme garnish.
Let me know if you have any other questions! Enjoy this refreshing, fruity and boozy twist on a classic margarita. The blackberry moonshine adds a nice sweetness and intense berry flavor.