Black Raspberry Margarita

This black raspberry margarita recipe is another popular fruit-flavored variation of the classic tequila cocktail, distinguished by the addition of one of my favorite liqueurs: Chambord.

Second only to my beloved Cadillac margarita, this raspberry margarita was the drink I preferred when my friend and I occasionally went as customers into the Mexican restaurant where we worked so many years ago. And as a server, I always enjoyed the way people stared when I placed it in front of them.

But it isn’t only easy on the eyes. It is smooth and easy going down, so pace yourself and don’t chug it like you want to.

My brother, who claims not to like margaritas, likes this one. Try it and see if it doesn’t become one of your favorite margaritas.

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Helpful tips

• You can also serve this margarita frozen, but do yourself a favor and try it on the rocks (with ice) first, to appreciate that great Chambord flavor.
• Simple syrup can become costly if you use it as much as I do. So, I say to make your own because it’s so easy and will indeed save you money. Here’s how: combine 1 cup white sugar with 1 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer on the stove for 5 minutes. Let cool fully before using in a cocktail. Bottle the rest of the syrup for later use.
• Buy the best tequila you can afford as the difference in taste even between low- and mid-budget brands is noticeable. Check out this guide to tequila for my list of recommendations by price categories.
• I recommend Chambord, which is a raspberry liqueur. If you are budget conscious, there are less expensive raspberry liqueur brands you can substitute.
• I recommend Cointreau, which is a premium orange liqueur. A good budget-friendly choice is triple sec.
• Here’s how to salt the rim of your glass: Pour just enough salt (I recommend kosher salt or a flake salt like Maldon salt) to cover the bottom of a small, flat plate. Wet your finger with either lime juice or simple syrup and rub it around the rim of the glass. Take the glass and dip or roll it in the salt so the rim is covered with as much as you like. With the glass still upside down, gently shake it so any loose salt is dislodged. Set the glass upright. Just a note: when you pour the liquid into the glass, don’t let it run over the salt or you’ll have a salty margarita.
• Do not pour the Chambord in the shaker. You will be pouring it into the glass after the margarita has been shaken and poured.
• When I serve this to guests, I serve the Chambord in a small shot glass so my guests can pour it into their own margarita. They love that!

How to make a raspberry margarita

Pre-step

Get out a cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also get out a measuring glass and two margarita glasses.

Cut two lime wedges and set them aside for garnish. If you want salt on the rim, do it now. See helpful tips on how to salt your glasses.

After measuring out the ingredients, pour them into the shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – tequila, orange liqueur, raspberry liqueur, limes and simple syrup. (A)

Step two

Measure 4 ounces of tequila. (B)

Step three

Measure 2 ounces of orange liqueur. (C)

Step four

Measure 4 ounces of fresh lime juice. (D)

Step five

Measure 1 3/4 ounces of simple syrup. (E)

Step six

Measure 2 ounces each of raspberry liqueur – 1 ounce for each margarita. Do not pour the liqueur into the shaker, you will be pouring them in last. (F)

Step seven

Add fresh ice cubes to each glass. I prefer large cubes like these because they stay frozen longer.

Cap the cocktail shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Being careful not to pour the liquid over the salted rim if you chose to salt them, strain and divide the liquid between the two glasses. Squeeze the juice from a lime wedge into the glass just before dropping in the wedge for garnish.

Step eight

Time to pour the raspberry liqueur into the margarita.

Perfect. Isn’t it pretty?

Yum. You are going to love this.

I hope you enjoyed this black raspberry margarita recipe, it’s so delicious.

Other popular margarita recipes

• Peach
• Mango
• Pomegranate
• Lemon curd

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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