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Blueberry Margaritas on a hot summer evening? I’m first in line.
Refreshing and gorgeous Blueberry Margarita hits the spot on a warm summer evening.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lime
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/3 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 shot tequila (Reposado or Anejo)
- 1/2 shot Cointreau
- 3-4 ice cubes
- Carbonated or sparkling water
- Fresh Mint
Directions
- Rub rim of glass with some lime juice and dip it into a plate of sugar.
- Add brown sugar and frozen blueberries to the glass and muddle.Add tequila and Cointreau and stir. Add a few cubes of ice and top off the glass with carbonated or sparkling water.
- Garnish with a lime slice and fresh mint.
- Serves 1.
Notes
Note: This works great as a hand-mixed or blended drink. For a blended version, you don't need to add ice since the blueberries are frozen. She uses 1 1/2 cups frozen berries per drink. Keep the other ingredients the same and only add carbonated water if the drink is too thick to pour.
Recipe source: Berry Margarita from "The Starving Artist Cookbook," by Sara Zin (The Countryman Press/W.W. Norton & Co.; $22.95; May 2016)
Instead of photos, the author paints utterly charming watercolors of her food. The book is meant for new cooks (maybe a new graduate? someone buying a first home?), but the recipes are very appealing even to those of us more seasoned in the kitchen. The writing is friendly, the recipes approachable, and the vibe inclusive.
Yes, YOU can cook, and do it stylishly! Sara admits her default meal was Creamy Chicken Ramen. She’s come a looooong way!
And what’s not to love about her Blueberry Margarita?
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I love how unique this is!!!!
Jocelyn,
I totally agree! It’s not the same-old, same-old marg, that’s for sure!
What a fun cookbook. I must find it. And yes, I will be trying this margarita. 🙂
Cathy,
I knew that you would!
Although I do not drink alcohol, the brown sugar in with the blueberries would be great in any summer beverage.
What a great idea! This would be such a fun gift!
This is creative! So many great ideas!
This is a beautiful drink inspired from an amazing looking cookbook 🙂
Love this margarita! You can’t go wrong with blueberries in the summertime, and I cannot wait to try this.
Those illustrations are too cute! And I am loving this recipe! Perfect for a summer afternoon!
This sounds like a refreshing drink! Perfect to cool off in the hot summer!
What a charming cookbook. It is both art and cooking, I love it.
Great cocktail recipe, and such a cute graphic. Love it!
An illustrated cookbook is so unique! Great flavor in this cocktail as well 🙂
Oh my, an illustrated cookbook!!! How interesting! Reminds me of the Great British Bakeoff!!! 🙂
This looks like a beautiful cookbook! I love the pictures.
Wow, her paintings of her food looks so beautiful!
What a gorgeous margarita! I love that you don’t even need to add ice since the blueberries are frozen! I bet you could make a raspberry version of this too!
Emily,
I like the way you think!
Move over cause I NEED to be first in line! This Blueberry Margarita looks amazing and I need one now! Cheers!