Today is the day we kick off Margarita Week! Enter: Very Berry Margaritas. My blogging buddy, Kate from Hola Jalapeño, puts on this fantastic event each year leading up to Cinco de Mayo! It is so much fun to see everyone’s creations each year. So go check out that page, and visit Kate on Instagram to see all the beautiful beverages roll in each day.
I have to admit: I don’t drink tequila. I only imbibe during Margarita Week testing. It was my college drink – enough said, right? Last year, I served up a Sparkling Rosy Margarita because I felt the need to mask the tequila as much as possible.
This year I decided to be brave and use only tequila and grand mariner as the alcohol components. You know what? These very berry margaritas are tasty! The tequila shines through the bright pink berry syrup, so make sure to use your favorite because that flavor is not masked.
I used Tres Amigos Tequila Blanco because it was affordable and I liked the bottle! Haha, I’m telling you, I know nothing about tequila. Is this a good brand? It’s the same one I used in last year’s submission. Like, the exact same bottle, that I bought a year ago. I told you I don’t drink tequila!
What is your favorite tequila? Give me some top shelf suggestions in the comments!
Very Berry Margaritas
Ingredients
Very Berry Simple Syrup
- 510 grams (about 3-4 cups) fresh or frozen mixed berries
- 400 grams (2 cups) granulated sugar
- 16 ounces (2 cups) water
To make 2 Margaritas
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) tequila
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) grand mariner
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) very berry simple syrup
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) lime juice
Instructions
Very Berry Simple Syrup
- Combine sugar, water, and berries in a saucepan over medium heat. Mash the berries, and cook until the sugar is dissolved, about 7 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, strain the syrup into a glass container, and discard the berry pulp.
For the Margaritas
- Pour all the liquids into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and shake to combine well.
- Pour the very berry margaritas into 2 glasses filled with ice.
I am so happy you are reuniting with tequila! By next year you’ll just be posting shots. 🙂
Just in time for the weekend! I like that you made your own syrup. It has such a good red color.
Oh that color.. so pretty. I love the combination of flavors. Tequila makes everything better – doesn’t it? cant’ wait to try this soon.
I don’t drink tequila but the husband likes it. These drinks are so pretty and look refreshing. They’d be great to serve for Cinco de Mayo!
Yay! Just in time for Cinco de Mayo! These margaritas are so vibrant – I love the color, and they sound delicious too!
perfect drink love me a good berry margarita with the classics grand marnier and tequila cheers!
Well this is right up my alley. Two of my favorites things in one drink, tequila and berries!
Totally down for a week full of margaritas! Especially a berry one like this.
Wow…bring on the backyard parties. These would be perfect. Love the berries….these would be easy to consume….probably too easy LOL.
You had all my attention at Very Berry Margarita !!! Look at all that gorgeous color and the sweet-tangy flavor would be just perfect for all summer long!! Beautiful pics and love the recipe.
The color of the drink is just so tempting! So perfect for weekend parties! Love the very berry simple syrup. We can get very innovative with that syrup.
Oh my goodness I totally understand why you don’t drink it anymore…it wasn’t my college drink, but we did honeymoon in Mexico at an all-inclusive resort…and I didn’t have tequila for a loooong time afterwards! These drinks sound amazing, and so pretty!!
I don’t drink alcohol but I certainly would love to try a mocktail of these very berry margaritas! Look so refreshing and perfect for the long summer nights!
I don’t drink either, but would definitely try this as a mocktail since I love berry flavored beverages!
Oh my… this looks so refreshing. Love that you used homemade fruity syrup. Yum! I haven’t had tequila margarita in a while. I’ll be making this very soon.
I haven’t had a Margherita in years — I do remember the days. It looks very good and I’ll have to save the recipe for the ones who do enjoy the Margheritas. Our sons make a mean Upper Shelf Margherita — they worked as bartenders while in school. I think that may be the last time I had one. I love the color of yours.
I like your syrup. Easy and love the color makes the drink even more appetzing this will sell in any oarties
Margarita’s are my weakness especially fruit based one. Your berry maragarita looks colorful and delicious. I love silver and gold tequila.
Oooooh, make a big pitcher of this, and invite me over! I have to make this for pool parties this summer!