Blackberries give this spicy margarita its dramatic color and juicy sweetness, while chile de árbol supplies a slow-building kick. Skip the muddler—a hard shake with ice is enough to break down the berries and release the mint’s freshness.
For a more cooling experience, try our Magical Midnight Margarita, made with crushed blackberries and coconut water.
Recipe information
Total Time
5 minutes
Yield
Makes 1
Ingredients
1
1
6
1
1
2
1¼
¾
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine 1 Tbsp. kosher salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper (if using) on a small plate. Rub rim of an old-fashioned or rocks glass with lime; dip in salt mixture. Fill with ice and set aside.
Step 2
Combine 4 blackberries, chile de árbol, 1 chile de árbol, 1 mint sprig, 2 oz. tequila reposado, 1¼ oz. Cointreau, and ¾ oz fresh lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds. Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into reserved glass. Garnish with 2 blackberries.