This blueberry margarita is fruity, fresh, and just the right balance of sweet and tart. It’s a fun twist on the classic, with muddled blueberries and a lime salt rim that makes it pop.
My Take on a Blueberry Margarita
If I’m making margaritas at home, there’s a good chance I’m adding some kind of fruit to the mix—and this blueberry version is one of my favorites. It’s bright, colorful, and just the right amount of sweet without overpowering the tequila. The lime salt rim adds a little something extra and plays really well with the muddled blueberries.
I like to use fresh blueberries when I can, but frozen work just fine too—just thaw them first so they’re easier to muddle. A quick shake with lime juice, simple syrup, tequila, and Cointreau brings it all together in a way that’s refreshing and super easy to sip.
It pours out to a deep, purply pink color and looks great in a salt-rimmed glass with a few blueberries and lime wheels tossed in. If I have fresh mint around, I’ll add a sprig on top to finish it off.
Why I Love This Recipe
- The muddled blueberries give it a fresh, fruity twist without making it too sweet.
- I like how the lime salt rim adds a little extra flavor with every sip.
- It’s easy to make with stuff I usually have on hand, and it looks great in the glass.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this blueberry margarita and garnish the glass:
- lime – zest for the salt rim, then cut and use the juice in the cocktail (you may need a second lime depending on how juicy it is)
- sea salt flakes – mixed with lime zest for rimming the glass
- blueberries – muddled into the cocktail and a few added as garnish
- fresh lime juice – goes into the cocktail
- simple syrup – added for a little sweetness in the cocktail
- ice – used to shake the drink and fill the serving glass
- silver tequila – goes into the cocktail
- Cointreau – added to the cocktail for a citrusy kick
- lime rounds – used as a garnish in the finished drink
- sprigs of mint – for a fresh garnish on top
How to Make a Blueberry Margarita
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Step One (prep the lime salt)
Zest one of the limes and mix the zest with a good pinch of sea salt flakes—just enough to coat the rim of your glass. Cut that lime in half and run one of the cut sides around the edge of your cocktail glass. Dip the rim into your lime salt and give it a little twist so it sticks. (You can juice the rest of that lime for the drink.) -
Step Two (muddle the blueberries)
Toss the blueberries into a cocktail shaker and muddle them until they’re good and smashed and all the juice is out. Don’t be shy—you want them really squashed. -
Step Three (add juice, syrup, and shake it up)
Pour in the lime juice and simple syrup, then muddle a bit more just to mix it all up. Add a scoop of ice, then pour in the tequila and Cointreau. Pop the lid on and shake hard until the outside of the shaker feels icy cold—about 30 to 40 good shakes. -
Step Four (finish and serve)
Fill your salt-rimmed glass with ice, a few extra blueberries, and a couple lime wheels. Strain the cocktail into the glass and top it off with a sprig of mint.
Big Batch Blueberry Margarita (Shake to Serve)
Here’s a simple way to batch the blueberry margarita while still shaking each drink to order:
To make a big batch, muddle a generous amount of blueberries in advance (about 1 cup per 6 drinks) and strain out the solids if you want a smoother mix. In a large pitcher or jar, combine the blueberry juice with lime juice, simple syrup, tequila, and Cointreau using the same ratio from the single recipe (roughly 3.25 oz total mix per drink). Chill the batch in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
When it’s time to pour, just add about 3.25 oz of the mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well, strain into a prepared glass with ice, and garnish like usual.
Recipe Tips
Here are a few tips to help you make this blueberry margarita just the way I like it:
- Fresh blueberries make a big difference here. You can use thawed frozen ones, but the flavor’s a little duller—fresh just pops more.
- I love the punchy contrast of the lime salt rim with the sweet and tart cocktail. If a fully salted rim feels like too much, just do half the glass.
- Simple syrup keeps the flavor clean and smooth, but agave or even maple syrup works in a pinch if that’s what you’ve got.
- Make sure to pack that shaker with ice and shake it until it’s super cold—this drink’s best when it’s really chilled.
- If you want to mellow out the booze a bit, topping it off with sparkling water or club soda does the trick.
- This isn’t the kind of cocktail you let sit around—mix it, pour it, and enjoy it right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use frozen blueberries? Yes, but fresh is better if you can swing it. Frozen blueberries tend to be a little duller in flavor once thawed.
- Do I need to strain out the blueberries after muddling? Totally up to you. I like to strain mine for a smoother drink, but you can leave the bits in if you don’t mind a little texture.
- What if I don’t have Cointreau? You can sub in triple sec or another orange liqueur. The flavor might shift a bit and the drink will be less smooth, but it’ll still work.
- Can I make it ahead of time? You can batch the liquid ingredients ahead and store them in the fridge, but wait to shake and pour until just before serving. See instructions for batching within the post.
- Is the salt rim necessary? Not at all—but it adds a great hit of flavor. If you’re not into it, you can skip it or just rim half the glass.
More Margarita Recipes To Try
If you’re into this blueberry version, here are a few other margaritas I like to keep in the rotation.
- Agave Margarita
- Frozen Peach Margarita
- Spicy Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita
- Icy Hibiscus Margarita
- Nectarine-Basil Frozen Margarita
- Spicy Frozen Mango Margaritas
- Coconut-Lime Frozen Margaritas
- Mezcal Margarita
- Hot Honey Peach Margarita
- Dill Pickle Margarita
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Blueberry Margarita
Equipment
- Zester to zest the lime for the salt rim
- Double Old Fashioned Glasses used to serve the margarita
- Citrus Juicer to extract juice from the limes
- Cocktail Shaker to mix and chill the margarita
- Muddler to smash the blueberries and mix in the syrup and juice
- Hawthorne Strainer to strain the cocktail into the glass, leaving solids behind
Ingredients
Cocktail Rim:
- 1 lime
- sea salt flakes
Margarita:
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries plus extra for garnish
- 0.75 oz. fresh lime juice 1-2 limes depending on how juicy they are
- 0.50 oz. simple syrup
- ice
- 2 oz. silver tequila
- 1 oz. Cointreau
Garnish:
- extra blueberries
- lime rounds
- sprigs of mint
Instructions
- Zest one of the limes and mix the zest with a handful of sea salt flakes. Cut the lime in half and run one of the cut sides around the edge of a cocktail glass. Dip the rim of the glass into the lime salt and twist it around so the salt sticks. (You can juice the rest of this lime to use in the cocktail.)1 lime, sea salt flakes
- Place the blueberries into a cocktail shaker and muddle until completely squashed and the juices are released.1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- Add the lime juice and simple syrup, then muddle again.0.75 oz. fresh lime juice, 0.50 oz. simple syrup
- Fill the shaker with ice, then add the tequila and Cointreau. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is very cold, about 30–40 shakes.ice, 2 oz. silver tequila, 1 oz. Cointreau
- Fill the rimmed cocktail glass with ice, along with a small handful of blueberries and a couple of lime wheels. Pour the cocktail through a strainer into the glass and garnish with a sprig of mint.extra blueberries, lime rounds, sprigs of mint
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