Fresh-Style Margaritas

Strawberry-Blueberry, Blackberry-Mint and Cucumber-Thyme Fresh-Style Margarita

Fresh-style margaritas are made without mixes or syrupy liqueurs. Three simple ingredients form an easy base recipe which is built on with fresh fruits, vegetables and/or herbs. This recipes shares some summer favorite combinations for your inspiration but anything may be used.

Course Cocktail

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 147kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces Silver Tequila (preferably something organic like Republic or El Tesoro)
3/4 ounce fresh Lime Juice
1/2 ounce Agave Nectar
Fresh fruits, vegetables and/or herbs see recipe notes for ideas

Instructions

Gently muddle any fresh ingredients in the bottom of a mixing glass or shaker.
Combine the tequila, lime, and agave on top and shake with ice for 15-20 seconds.
Strain over fresh ice in a double old fashioned glass and garnish with whatever fresh ingredients you used.

Notes

Fresh ingredients combination suggestions and amounts:

Blueberry-Strawberry Margarita: 2 large strawberries (sliced before muddling) and 10 blueberries

Cucumber-Thyme Margarita: 4-¼ inch slices of cucumber, chopped before muddling and the leaves of about 3 sprigs of thyme

Blackberry-Mint Margarita: 6 large blackberries and about 5 medium mint leaves (I used classic peppermint found in the home garden).I rough chopped the mint first to add in the muddling.

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