Blueberry Margarita Recipe: How to Make a Blueberry Margarita

A blueberry Margarita is a fruity, blueberry-flavored twist on the classic Mexican cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Margaritas are forgiving when it comes to adaptation; the grassy, herbaceous notes of agave spirits pair well with various ingredients, including these tangy berries.

There are many ways to add subtle blueberry flavor to a classic Margarita.

1. 1. Blueberry juice: Add about 4 ounces of homemade or store-bought blueberry juice to your Margarita if you don’t have fresh or frozen fruit on hand.
2. 2. Blueberry purée: Make homemade blueberry purée in advance and add it to your Margarita mix when you’re ready to prepare a cocktail. Combine frozen blueberries with an equal portion of water in a blender and purée the mixture until smooth. Transfer the blend to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
3. 3. Fresh berries: Muddle fresh blueberries—or lightly mash the fruit together using a muddler, which is like a pestle that releases the essence from fresh ingredients—to add blueberry flavor to your cocktail. Learn about muddling ingredients for a cocktail.
4. 4. Frozen berries: Add frozen blueberries to a homemade Margarita mix in a pinch. Thaw the berries for 10 minutes, then muddle them with a little lime juice.

Follow these tips to craft the best blueberry margaritas.

1. 1. Change up the tequila. Blanco tequilas are popular choices for Margaritas, but you can experiment with bolder aged tequilas (like reposado or añejo tequila) to create unique variations in flavor.
2. 2. Mix and match fruits. For a flavorful twist on a blueberry Margarita, incorporate complementary fruits, from berries (like raspberries and blackberries) to stone fruits (like peaches and nectarines).
3. 3. Blend it up. For the ultimate summer party beverage, make Margaritas with frozen blueberries by blending the ingredients together with extra ice. Add more lime juice, blueberry juice, tequila, or water if it is too thick.
4. 4. Make party-sized batches. Quadruple the Margarita recipe to make a party-sized batch. Add the ingredients to a pitcher, stir thoroughly with a wooden spoon to combine, and serve it to your party guests. To avoid dealing with large chunks of fruit, use blueberry purée or blueberry juice. Serve the batched Margaritas over ice.