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Black Raspberry Margarita

This black raspberry margarita recipe is a colorful twist on the classic tequila cocktail. Made with silver tequila and Cointreau then given a distinctive twist by adding some Chambord, this is a great variation on the drink we all love.
Course Cocktail
Cuisine Cocktails
Keyword black raspberry margarita, chambord cocktails, raspberry margarita
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 cocktails
Calories 344kcal
Author Elaine Benoit

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces tequila
  • 2 ounce Cointreau (or triple sec)
  • 4 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 1.75 ounce simple syrup
  • 2 ounce Chambord (raspberry liqueur - divided into 2, 1 ounce shots)

Garnish

  • 2 wedges lime

Instructions

  • Fill your cocktail shaker 1/2 way with ice and gather your glassware. If you are going to salt your glassware, do so now. (See helpful tips to see how.)
  • Add tequila, Cointreau, simple syrup and lime juice.
    4 ounces tequila, 2 ounce Cointreau, 4 ounces fresh lime juice, 1.75 ounce simple syrup
  • Cap the cocktail shaker and shake 15 seconds.
  • Add fresh ice cubes to the glasses and divide and strain the liquid between the two glasses.
  • Squeeze one lime wedge into each glass and drop it in.
    2 wedges lime
  • Either serve with the Chambord in a side shot glass, or pour 1 ounce in each glass.
    2 ounce Chambord
  • Sip
  • Smile
  • Enjoy

Notes

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!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg