Frozen Blackberry Margarita

We have been having fun this summer branching out from our usual cocktails. I am not usually partial to a frozen margarita, but this slushy one was tasty and had such amazing color! Perfect for a summer night.

This recipe was adapted from the New York Times. We made them a little sweeter by using agave nectar instead of simple syrup, and slightly less potent. Fabulous.

Yield: Makes 1 large or 2 small drinks

• 6 large blackberries, plus 1 (or more) to garnish each drink
• 1 1/2 ounces tequila
• 1 ounce Grand Marnier or Cointreau
• 2 T lime juice (about 1 lime)
• 2 T agave nectar or simple syrup
• 1 1/2 cups ice
• mixture of coarse salt and coarse sugar for glass rims
• lime wheels, optional

1. Blend all of the ingredients (except garnish: salt, sugar, lime wheels) until smooth and frosty. (I used a Vitamix.)
2. Run a lime wedge along rims of margarita glasses and dip into salt-sugar mixture.
3. Pour the blended drink, garnish with blackberries and lime wheels, if desired.

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I live in Stony Brook, New York on Long Island. I love garlic and baking. My hobby (and love) is to try new recipes. My favorite recipe resources include The New York Times, Food and Wine, Bon Appetit, and Martha Stewart Living. Enjoy!

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