Slushy blackberry margaritas with a hint of basil bring a little summertime flavor to the coldest winter days. I created this recipe for Old El Paso. You can find a great selection of game day drinks on their website. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep me inspired in the kitchen.
Raise your hand if you’ve had enough of this ridiculous weather. This has been the coldest winter I remember… ever. Our pipes froze twice and every time I leave the house I put on so many layers that I can barely move. I’d give just about anything to go back to the time before I ever heard the phrase “polar vortex.” I’m starting to get cranky. I could definitely use a drink – preferably one that reminds me of summer.
So, let’s crank up the heat and make some margaritas! I created this recipe last summer to go along with some of the recipes I developed for Old El Paso (like the vegetable taquitos that they’re pictured with), but thanks to frozen blackberries, you can make these slushy treats any time of year. They have just the right amount of sweetness and they go great with spicy foods, so if you’re having a party this weekend they’d be a perfect addition to your “Big Game” lineup.
(Margaritas are my favorite, but if you’re not big on tequila you can also make these with rum for a daiquiri-like drink. Or leave the alcohol out entirely for a fun slushy.)
Blackberry Basil Margaritas
Make the basil syrup ahead of time and you’ll be ready to mix up drinks at a moment’s notice! It will keep refrigerated for several days.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil, torn into large pieces
- 1 cup frozen blackberries, defrosted
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 4 cups ice
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, and bail in a large saucepan over medium heat. Simmer 5 minutes, or until sugar dissolves and basil wilts (liquid will be clear). Let stand 15 minutes; discard basil.
- Add sugar syrup, blackberries, and orange juice to a blender. Process until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer placed over a pitcher; discard seeds. Add the liquid back to the blender, along with tequila and ice. Blend on high until drink is smooth and slushy.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 135kcal Calories from fat 2 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 11mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate 18g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Sugars 16g | |
| Protein 1g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
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I have those glasses!
I’m totally in love with this recipe! YUMMMMMMMMM
After ANOTHER snow day today I’m gonna need one of these!
Sounds great. I love using herbs in cocktails!
I can’t get enough of fun margarita flavors like this! I love them more when they’re kind of non-traditional.
These sound nothing shy of HEAVENLY!!!
That sounds so good, pass me one!
My hand is raised up. I’m just as tired of this weather and I certainly wouldn’t mind sipping on this in warm weather!
I love the basil addition – looks great!
I love making margaritas. Can’t wait to try this recipe. It’s going to be a favorite at Ladies night.
Bottoms up!
Please pour me one of these… ASAP!
These margaritas look perfect!
CHEERS girl! Seriously, I needed this blast of refreshment today. Love blackberries and the margarita aspect just makes things even better. Or did I mean that the other way around?