6.04.2011

Blackberry Margaritas

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earlier this week, i posted on facebook that i was drinking a margarita... except it was after midnight.  i haven't been doing very well on the whole go-to-bed-early thing.

there is always next week.

anyway, i feel compelled to share the recipe...  if you don't scrimp on the berries it is amazing.  if you do... well, it is still amazing, just more of a hint of berries instead of a crazy berry blast.  and the recipe is for a pitcher of margarita.  because, seriously, who makes a lone margarita?

and as far as the ingredients go, i know it would probably be better with fresh lime juice and simple syrup.  but people, i have little kids.  and juicing limes takes time.  so if you are a purest, i completely understand.  at this point in my life, i will go with minute maid.  glad we cleared that up.

Stephanie's Blackberry Margarita

in a blender, combine the following ingredients:

2 cups blackberries {fresh or frozen}
1 can frozen limade
3 cups water
1 cup silver tequilla
1/2 cup triple sec

strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher

serve over ice garnished with key limes, fresh mint, and whole frozen blackberries.


tell me what you think... i adapted it from, like, 6 or 7 different recipes.


and by the way, i could totally bring a pitcher or 2 {or 3 or 4} to your Fourth of July celebration... seeing as how i don't have plans yet   ;)

no, seriously, i have these in my freezer now.

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6 comments:

  1. Looks delicious! Not only am I going to use frozen lineage, but I'm also looking for another way to cheat so I don't have to use a strainer. :). Hope you all are doing well. I re-entered blog world with coffeeandcrayons.tumblr.com.

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  2. i will definitely follow your new blog! thanks for sharing.

    and don't you just love cheats? although, i will say, straining it was easy peasy. just sit strainer on top of the pitcher and pour contents of the blender through.

    let me know how yours turn out!

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  3. Just know that I laughed so hard when I read you made margaritas in the middle of the night. Hope you got to enjoy some peaceful "me" time. Ps--really enjoy reading all your Martha Stewart-like adventures.

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  4. have you made these as frozen margaritas ever - seeds in?

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  5. have you ever made these as frozen margs - seeds in? that might make the straining non-obligatory right?

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  6. linnea -- i have not made these as frozen... if i were i might still consider straining the seeds {just b/c i worry about them getting stuck in my teeth! but that's me being vain} but i think i would make sure to use frozen limeade {mine was thawed} and some ice instead of water... let me know how they turn out :)

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