Blackberry-Lime Margarita

By á-2385

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 3 1/2 1/2 cups blackberries
• 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup silver tequila
• 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup superfine sugar
• 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
• 2 2 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
• Mezcal, for topping (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the blackberries, 2/3 cup water, the tequila, sugar, orange liqueur and lime zest and juice in a blender. Blend until smooth and the sugar dissolves.

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or liquid measuring cup, pressing it through with a rubber spatula. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer?s instructions until thick and slushy.

Pour into glasses and top each with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon mezcal. Garnish with blackberries.