Blackberry-Thyme Margarita

Name: Blackberry-Thyme Margarita
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 16 whole large fresh blackberries, divided; 4 sprigs small fresh thyme sprigs, divided; 6 tablespoons 100% blue agave silver tequila; ¼ cup Simple Syrup; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon Cointreau or other orange liqueur; 2 cups ice cubes, divided; ¼ cup chilled sparkling wine

A sophisticated twist on the classic margarita featuring fresh blackberries and thyme, combined with silver tequila and sparkling wine for an elegant cocktail experience.

2 servings

10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•16 whole large fresh blackberries, divided
•4 sprigs small fresh thyme sprigs, divided
•6 tablespoons 100% blue agave silver tequila
•¼ cup Simple Syrup
•3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
•1 tablespoon Cointreau or other orange liqueur
•2 cups ice cubes, divided
•¼ cup chilled sparkling wine

Cooking Instructions

1.
Place 14 blackberries and 2 thyme sprigs in medium bowl. Press firmly on solids with muddler or back of wooden spoon until mashed. Mix in tequila, simple syrup, lime juice, and Cointreau, then 1 cup ice. Stir to blend well. Strain into large glass measuring cup. Mix in sparkling wine. Divide remaining ice between 2 tall glasses. Pour Margarita mixture over. Garnish each with 1 blackberry and 1 thyme sprig.
10 min