Ingredients:

  • 90 ml blanco tequila
  • 40 ml Cointreau or triple sec
  • 50 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 30 ml Lavender Syrup
  • 10–12 fresh blackberries
  • Ice cubes

OPTIONAL

  • Lime wedges / fresh lavender flowers, to garnish
  • salt or sugar for the glass rim

Method:

  1. Add the blackberries to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle to release their juice.
  2. Add the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and lavender syrup.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
  4. Strain into a short glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a wedge of lime and/or fresh lavender flowers

Blend yourself the perfect Margarita!

Make it your own

    • Add a little extra lavender syrup if the blackberries are particularly tart.
    • For a sharper margarita, increase the lime juice slightly.
    • If using fresh lavender flowers for decoration, ensure you use a culinary variety and that they are free from herbicides and pesticides.
    • For a smoother cocktail: Double-strain through a fine sieve to remove blackberry seeds and pulp.

Switch things up a bit...

Creamy Blackberry & Lavender Margarita

For a velvety smooooth, tropical twist on a classic margarita, add some coconut milk to mellow the tartness of the blackberries and lime.

    • Add 60 ml of full-fat coconut milk to the cocktail shaker along with the other ingredients. Shake vigorously with ice until well chilled and creamy.

Tip: Use a high quality coconut milk, not the cheap generic stuff (we like Ayam brand). If the milk has separated in the tin, stir it thoroughly before measuring (good coconut milk should not separate).

Note: Coconut milk can sometimes separate slightly when mixed with lime juice; vigorous shaking and serving immediately should minimise that.

Where to find Lavender Syrup?

You can quickly make a batch of your own Lavender Syrup (featuring Warratina's Egerton Blue dried lavender). You can also find it at speciality food stores and on-line.

Keep some in the fridge and enjoy a little lavender-inspired refreshment whenever you fancy!  It is delicious in iced tea, milk drinks, desserts and baked goods.

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