Sometimes you want the mocktail, and sometimes you want the real thing! And when that craving hits, this Blackberry Margarita is the one I reach for 😉 It’s got all the vibrant, berry-forward flavor of my mocktail version, just dressed up with a proper pour of tequila for those celebratory moments!

Two glasses of Berry Margarita Mocktail with ice, garnished with lime and mint, sit on a table. The sugar-coated rims add sweetness while blackberries, a bowl of honey with dipper, and a bottle complete the vibrant scene.

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I’m a big believer that “everything in moderation” applies just as much to cocktails as it does to dessert. A margarita made with real fruit, fresh lime juice, and quality tequila is a completely different experience than one built on sugary mix and neon-green syrup… and honestly, it tastes better, too. Muddled blackberries add natural sweetness and a gorgeous color, so you can skip the triple sec (or use a light hand with it) and let the fruit do the work.

Overhead view of a glass of Berry Margarita Mocktail with whole blackberries, a bowl of blackberries, a plate with honey and dipper, lime halves, fresh mint leaves, and a striped cloth on a white surface.
A glass of Berry Margarita Mocktail with ice and whole blackberries sits on a round white surface, surrounded by fresh lime halves, mint leaves, a bowl of blackberries, and a dish with honey and a honey dipper.
A glass filled with a dark purple Berry Margarita Mocktail on ice, garnished with fresh mint and blackberries. A lime wedge, a blackberry, and a striped cloth are nearby, with a bowl of blackberries in the background.

This is my go-to for backyard get-togethers, girls’ nights, or really any excuse break out the good tequila. I make a big batch in a pitcher so I’m not stuck bartending all night, and I always set out both this boozy version and the mocktail version side by side with name tags, so everyone gets to raise a glass to whatever we’re celebrating.

Rim your glass with salt or Tajín, add plenty of ice, and don’t skip the extra blackberries floating on top, because they’re basically edible garnish and a fiber-rich snack in one!

Two short glasses filled with a dark purple Berry Margarita Mocktail, ice, and blackberries, garnished with mint and a lime wedge. The glass rims are coated with salt. A bowl of blackberries is in the background.

Margarita fever runs in my house! If you also love the theme, too, my Watermelon Margarita Bowls are an alcohol-soaked pool party favorite.  And if you want margarita flavor in snackable form, try my Margarita Guacamole (great with tortilla chips!) and Margarita Watermelon Pops for a fun dessert.

Try my Watermelon Margarita next!

Two glasses of Berry Margarita Mocktail with ice, garnished with lime and mint, sit on a table. The sugar-coated rims add sweetness while blackberries, a bowl of honey with dipper, and a bottle complete the vibrant scene.
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Blackberry Margarita

Muddled blackberries bring natural sweetness and gorgeous color to this fresh margarita made with real fruit and tequila. Rim the glasses with optional salt or Tajín and add ice for a delicious sip that's perfect for celebrating!
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • ¾ cup fresh blackberries, divided
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 ounce tequila
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey
  • ¼ cup sparkling wine or champagne
  • ½ cup ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • In a glass, lightly muddle ½ cup of the blackberries with the honey and lime juice using a wooden spoon.
  • Add the tequila, ice cubes, and the remaining ½ cup blackberries (leave them whole) and gently stir. Top with the sparkling wine or champagne.
  • For an extra-special touch, line your glass rims with salt or sugar before making your cocktails.

Notes

Makes 1 cocktail.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 190Carbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 0.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgFiber: 5gTotal Sugar: 12g— Natural Sugar: 6g— Added Sugar: 6g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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