BLACKBERRY-THYME MARGARITA

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A festive margarita variation with muddled fresh blackberries, thyme, and sparkling wine.

Provided by Ryan Magarian

Categories     Liqueur     Tequila     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Cinco de Mayo     Backyard BBQ     Cocktail     Margarita     Blackberry     Triple Sec     Summer     Thyme     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Makes 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 large fresh blackberries, divided
4 small fresh thyme sprigs, divided
6 tablespoons 100% blue agave silver tequila
1/4 cup Simple Syrup
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Cointreau or other orange liqueur
2 cups ice cubes, divided
1/4 cup chilled sparkling wine

Steps:

  • Place 14 blackberries and 2 thyme sprigs in medium bowl. Press firmly on solids with muddler or back of wooden spoon until mashed. Mix in tequila, simple syrup, lime juice, and Cointreau, then 1 cup ice. Stir to blend well. Strain into large glass measuring cup. Mix in sparkling wine. Divide remaining ice between 2 tall glasses. Pour Margarita mixture over. Garnish each with 1 blackberry and 1 thyme sprig.

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