Undoubtedly you’ve experienced the sweet and tangy flavors of a classic margarita. What you don’t know is that this tequila creation has been missing a few things – blackberries and mint, if we’re going to get technical. Fortunately, this recipe is fool proof. Every ingredient is readily available at your local market, which means that you’ll be sipping on sunshine in no time at all.
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Prep time: 3 minutes
Cook time: o minutes
Total time: 3 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
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Ingredients:
10 mint leaves
8 blackberries
Ice
1 1/2 oz. tequila
Fresh lemon juice
1 oz. simple syrup
Directions:
1. In a martini shaker, muddle 6 blackberries and mint.
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2. Add ice, tequila, a squeeze of lemon juice and simple syrup.
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3. Shake very well.
4. Drop remaining blackberries into a glass with ice and pour martini shaker mix into the glass.
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Goodbye exams, hello Mexico.
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