Raspberry Margaritas

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Raspberry Margaritas

The night before a big barbecue, when I had a house to clean and a birthday cake and 4 other dishes to make, I was standing around my kitchen island with a notepad, shot glasses, and a bunch of bottles from the liquor cabinet. My to-do list for the party less than 24 hours away included a bunch of “fun” stuff like mop floors and hide laundry. Instead, I chose to focus on 2 pounds of raspberries and a bottle of Sauza.

One of my girlfriends orders her margaritas frozen, topped with a shot of Chambord. Swirled together, the tart lime and raspberry liqueur make for a very happy hour. With the abundance of fresh (and super cheap!) raspberries available, I set out to make a raspberry margarita that she would enjoy. And one that would make me forget about my to-do list 🙂

We tried versions with raspberry liqueur, those were boozy but they didn’t taste very fresh and the color wasn’t very impressive. We tried versions with fresh raspberry puree, those were prettier and fresher but still fell a little flat. Ultimately, we decided upon a very happy mixture of both raspberry puree and raspberry liqueur – plenty of raspberry flavor to pair with the tart lime drink.

I worked the recipe based on the value that made the most sense – a 6 oz clamshell of raspberries. You might find that your mileage for the raspberry puree might vary when cooking down the raspberries, but don’t worry if you’re a little heavy or maybe just a bit short. It won’t matter after you finish the first one anyway. I promise 🙂

And I finally buckled down and mopped the floor and the barbecue went off without a hitch. With two carafes of pretty red raspberry margaritas that were as big a hit as the birthday cake.

Raspberry Margaritas

Fresh raspberries and raspberry liqueur turn an ordinary margarita into a very happy drink.

Ingredients

  • For the raspberry puree:
  • 6 oz fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup water
  • For the cocktails:
  • 9 oz lime juice
  • 9 oz water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 oz raspberry puree
  • 3 oz orange liqueur
  • 6 oz raspberry liqueur
  • 6 oz silver tequila

Instructions

  1. Heat raspberries and 1/4 water over medium heat.
  2. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break down the berries.
  3. Pour into a strainer set over a bowl and press the pulp and juices through the stainer, into the bowl.
  4. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cup water and heat until sugar is dissolved and the water is clear.
  5. Add puree, simple syrup, lime juice, liqueurs, and tequila in a small pitcher or carafe.
  6. Serve over ice.

Notes

Yields: Yields 6 servings

Source: Confections of a Foodie Bride

Estimated time: 20 minutes

Some other delicious margaritas that are sure to make you forget the 104-degree heat outside:
Grapefruit Margaritas
Mango Margaritas (My Life as a Mrs.)
Watermelon Jalapeno Margaritas (Domestic Fits)
Blackberry Thyme Margaritas (Pink Parsley)
Fresh Cherry Margaritas Annie’s Eats
Pineapple-Chile Margaritas (Apple a Day)

18 comments… add one
  • These look quite delicious. I’m not a mixed drink type of girl but I bet these would be fantastic for a get-together like your BBQ! Also…how do you have 2lbs of raspberries in your possession? If you have a raspberry bush that gives you that bounty every year, I want to live next door to you.

    • They’ve been on crazy super cheap sale around here – bonus, they’ve all been organic, too. I wish we had raspberry bushes – maybe we can figure out a place for them next year. We do have a few blueberry bushes, though 🙂

  • these sound amazing! unfortunately raspberries are not as bountiful or cheap in STL right now…but I’ll be on the lookout!

  • This photo looks strikingly similar to the shoot I did yesterday with my raspberry limeade. You’ll probably laugh when you see the pictures 🙂 These sound faaabulous!

  • Oh, yum, girl! Beautiful photo, as usual. I really think that you’d make a spectacular food stylist someday!!

    And, although I’m not quite knowledgeable about cocktails or any alcoholic drinks really, your posts continue to convince me to dive in and figure it all out! 🙂

  • Those look awesome! Thanks for the recipe. I had a taste of a raspberry margarita last weekend and it was so yummy!

  • Such a pretty summer drink. I have some awesome looking raspberries that Hubby just picked up. I might just have to make these this week.

  • Prettiest margarita I’ve ever seen, hands down. I love the combo of the lime juice, raspberry puree and the orange liquor. I bet it is amazing.

    If you’d like, I wanted to invite you to share your best recipes over at my new party, Recipe Sharing Monday at Jam Hands. I’m going to be featuring my favorite submissions during the week and I’d love it if you’d join in the fun. :O)

  • What a perfect Friday night summer drink! I’ll have to try this!

  • thanks for the shout out lady! 🙂 These look divine by the way! I’m thinking we need to get together and have a mexican-margarita feast one of these days! We have the same food & drink taste… i can only imagine! hah

  • Everything about these makes me happy!

  • I am going home to make these*right now*

  • This is perfect for this heat!!! Love it!

  • Love this idea. It sounds so refreshing. You’re photo is super cute.

  • Gosh this sounds good. I could handle a pitcher of them right now. It’s been a long day. 🙂

  • Erin

    These look fabulous! I am totally making them this weekend!

  • molly

    just made these…so tasty!!!! thanks 🙂

    • molly

      also ladies…i am sure you can make the syrup from frozen raspberries, which may be cheaper 🙂

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