Berry-Rosemary Margaritas
Ingredients
- 1 bag 15 to 16 oz frozen mixed berries, thawed
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1¼ cups water
- 2 large sprigs rosemary
- 1 cup silver tequila 8 oz
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ⅓ cup orange-flavored liqueur 2½ oz
- Additional sugar
- Lime wedge
- Ice cubes or crushed ice
- Additional rosemary sprigs and lime wedges if desired
Instructions
- In 2-quart saucepan, mash berries with ¾ cup sugar.
- Stir in water and 2 rosemary sprigs.
- Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
- Simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
- Strain syrup; discard solids.
- Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- In large pitcher, stir together berry-rosemary syrup, tequila, lime juice and liqueur.
- On small plate, place additional sugar.
- Rub rims of 6 margarita glasses (or other stemmed glasses) with lime wedge; dip wet rims in sugar.
- Fill glasses with ice; pour margarita mixture over ice.
- Garnish with rosemary sprigs and lime wedges.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Make-Ahead Magic
The berry-rosemary syrup can be refrigerated up to 1 week.Festive Touch
Some bartenders prefer using superfine sugar for coating the edges of glasses. This is available in many grocery stores, but if you want to make your own, simply blend granulated sugar in a blender or food processor about 30 seconds. The texture of superfine sugar dissolves quickly and lends sweetness without grittiness to the cocktail.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
