Blueberry Margarita

A fresh blueberry margarita is not only refreshing and delicious, but incredibly easy to make! Made with fresh blueberries and tart lime juice, this is just the drink to enjoy on the patio in the sunshine. Plus they are easy to make in a big batch for a party!

about this blueberry margarita

If you are all about blueberries, then these blueberry margaritas are going to be your new favorite cocktail.

Historically, I am not a big fan of fruity cocktails. If I order a margarita while I’m out, I’m always going for the classic margarita whenever I can.

Why?

Well, usually the fruity margaritas are all sugar and not enough fruity flavor. But today, we are changing that with these blueberry margaritas!

While these cocktails are fruity, they are not overly sweet like other margaritas you might have had in the past! They are just the right balance of sweet, tart, and tangy.

What’s really great about this recipe is that it is easy to customize to your flavor preference. Want it a little sweeter and fruitier? Add in more blueberry sauce for more blueberry flavor. Need a little more kick of tequila? Add another splash! Want it less sugar, add a little more tart lime juice.

With just a handful of ingredients, these fresh and juicy margaritas are easy to make and even easier to drink. You’ll want to sip on them all spring and summer long!

ingredients

blueberries. Fresh blueberries are best! Make sure they are ripe, plump, and vibrant to get the best flavor out of these margaritas. You can also use frozen blueberries, if that’s all you have on hand.

agave. Use agave nectar or simple syrup to sweeten these cocktails.

tequila. Select your favorite blanco tequila (also called silver tequila)! It’s clear and colorless, making it ideal for this cocktail. My personal favorites are a mid-range price point like El Jimador or Dobel. You can use something more top shelf if you prefer, like Patron.

lime juice. Fresh lime juice is always best!

Cointreau. You can use Cointreau or Grand Marnier in this recipe. Triple sec is another orange liqueur option, but the flavor of the drink will be much better with Cointreau or Grand Marnier.

garnish. I like to use fresh blueberries and a lime wheel to garnish these margaritas!

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To make this cocktail, you will need a blender or food processor to make the blueberry sauce.

For the cocktail itself, all you need is a cocktail shaker, jigger, and cocktail strainer.

here’s how to make a blueberry margarita

make blueberry sauce

Add blueberries, agave, and water to a blender. Blend until smooth. Personally, I don’t mind the flecks of blueberry in the sauce, but some might not want that for the look. Therefore, you can strain the sauce to make it smooth, if preferred.

shake

Add 1/2 cup of the blueberry sauce to a shaker filled halfway with ice. Pour in tequila blanco, lime juice, and Cointreau or Grand Marnier.

Shake until well combined and chilled.

strain

Strain the cocktail into cocktail glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish with fresh blueberries and a lime slice. Enjoy!

More refreshing margaritas to sip on: Texas Margarita | Raspberry Margarita | Limeade Margaritas | Chili Lime Margarita

can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh blueberries?

Yes, you can use frozen blueberries instead to make it a frozen blueberry margarita. Thaw the blueberries before using them, especially if you are making this recipe on the rocks as instructed in the recipe card.

what kind of tequila should I use?

We recommend using tequila blanco for this recipe! While you can use reposado for the margarita, the flavor with blanco is much smoother.

can I make this a frozen margarita?

Yes, you can make this a frozen margarita! Simple add all of the ingredients to a blender with 1 cup of ice. Blend until smooth.

how do I make these margaritas in a big batch for a party?

This recipe is super easy to scale up! To make this recipe for 8 people, you will need 2 cups blueberry sauce (that means you need to double the sauce recipe!), 2 cups tequila, 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1 1/2 cups Cointreau or Grand Marnier. Fill a pitcher with ice and combine all ingredients, stirring well to combine. Serve in glasses filled with ice!

can I add a rim?

Yes! If you like a sugar or salt rim, either will work with this cocktail. Run a lime wedge around the outside rims of the glasses, then roll the wet edge through sugar or salt, depending on your preference.

Need some inspiration for cocktail hour? Check out my cocktail recipes page!

what to serve with a blueberry margarita

Blueberry margaritas are the best for serving on Taco Tuesday (or any night you are craving tacos!) with a taco bar party. Shredded beef tacos, Instant Pot chipotle chicken tacos, buffalo chicken tacos, and crispy baked chicken tacos are out personal favorites that we rotate between week after week.

Don’t forget the salsa and guacamole!

how to store and reheat

Store. The blueberry sauce will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

more blueberry recipes to make

This overnight blueberry cream cheese french toast casserole is sweet and fruit, making it a delightful brunch recipe for spring and summer.

A sweet blueberry galette is an easy way to get the pie taste you want, without all the work of making an entire pie!

Blueberry bars are fantastic for a picnic or backyard BBQ because they are easy to make and easy to transport to a party!

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