BLACKBERRY-LIME MARGARITA

Blackberry-Lime Margarita image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups blackberries, plus more for garnish
3/4 cup silver tequila
3/4 cup superfine sugar
1/3 cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest, plus 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 limes)
Mezcal, for topping (optional)

Steps:

Combine the blackberries, 2/3 cup water, the tequila, sugar, orange liqueur and lime zest and juice in a blender. Blend until smooth and the sugar dissolves.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or liquid measuring cup, pressing it through with a rubber spatula. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer?s instructions until thick and slushy.
Pour into glasses and top each with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon mezcal. Garnish with blackberries.