Raspberry Margarita

A refreshing Raspberry Margarita is some special, easy, and delicious to whip up this week! With only four ingredients, it’s sure to be a hit with your friends and family. Grab your key ingredients and join us in making this classic cocktail with a fruity twist.

about this raspberry margarita

I love fresh fruit margaritas.

Personally, I feel like they get a bad wrap. This is usually because restaurants and bars out there still serve up fruity cocktails that are overly sweet and filled with artificial flavors.

It took me going to the right bar and trying a fruit margarita made with simple and fresh ingredients to realize fruity margaritas can be delicious and not overly sweet.

The key to making sure a cocktail isn’t too sweet is making the fruit the star of the recipe, instead of adding a lot of sugar to the mix. Adding too much sugar always takes away from the fruit flavor.

That’s what I love about this cocktail recipe! There are only four simple ingredients – raspberries, lime juice, tequila, and simple syrup.

It’s tart, refreshing and absolutely delicious. Plus it’s incredibly easy to whip up, making it a cocktail that you could enjoy any night of the week.

ingredients

raspberries. I highly recommend using fresh raspberries! You can use frozen raspberries (see the FAQs for how to use them), but I recommend using fresh because that’s the way to get the best flavor out of this margarita. The fresh berries are simply a must.

lime juice. Fresh lime juice is best, in my opinion!

tequila. I prefer using a tequila blanco or silver tequila. It’s clear and colorless, making it ideal for this punch. My personal favorites are a mid-range price point like El Jimador or Dobel. You can use something more top shelf if you prefer like Patron.

simple syrup. You can pick this up at your local store (liquor or grocery!), but I prefer to just make it at home. All you need are equal parts water and sugar. I have a whole guide on how to make simple syrup on the site so you can get all your questions answered over there!

garnish. I like to garnish my margaritas with a lime wheel and a few fresh raspberries!

this recipe’s must haves

You need the essential bar tools for this cocktail! Be sure to have your jigger, cocktail shaker, and cocktail strainer handy.

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here’s how to make a raspberry margarita

muddle

In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, muddle together fresh raspberries and lime.

shake

Pour in tequila and simple syrup. Fill shaker with ice cubes and shake well, for about 30 seconds.

strain

Strain cocktail into a prepared glass filled with ice. I like to rim my margarita glass with salt or sugar before making the cocktail! Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh raspberries.

tips for success

sugar or salt. Rim the cocktail glass with sugar or salt! Simply rub the edge of a lime wedge on the outside of the cocktail glass rim. Roll in sugar or salt and enjoy!

use fresh ingredients. Fresh raspberries and fresh lime juice are a must for the best tasting margarita! It’ll give you the best raspberry flavor.

make it frozen. Want a frozen marg? Add all of the ingredients to a blender with a handful of ice and blend until smooth.

More tasty refreshing margaritas to sip on: Spicy Mango Margarita | Pomegranate Margarita | Margarita Mexican Mule | Lemon Agave Margarita | Blueberry Margarita

can I make this a big batch?

Making fresh raspberry margaritas for a party is always a great idea! To make this cocktail for 8 people, you will need 2 2/3 cup fresh raspberries, 1/2 cup simple syrup, 2 cups tequila, and 1 cup fresh lime juice. Muddle the raspberries and lime juice in the bottom of a pitcher. Add tequila and simple syrup, stirring to combine. At this point you can strain out the solids, if desired, or simply add ice and serve.

can I use frozen raspberries?

You can use frozen raspberries for this recipe if you are making them when raspberries are not in season. Thaw the raspberries first and strain out any excess liquid before using them in the cocktail.

Need more inspiration for cocktail hour? Check out my booze recipes page!

what to serve with this fresh raspberry margarita

What goes better with margaritas than tacos? Nothing, in my book! Here’s some taco recipes to get those taste buds tingling:

• Sheet pan pineapple chipotle chicken tacos are served with an easy jalapeño sauce and are ready in less than 30 minutes.
• For something smoky and spicy, instant pot chipotle chicken tacos are exactly what taco night needs.
• When you want to fire up the grill, charred cilantro lime corn chicken avocado tacos are the most flavorful and juicy chicken tacos ever.

If you are planning to make a big batch of this margarita recipe for a gathering…

I’ve got plenty of party bites to serve alongside it! Here’s some of my personal favorites to serve with any kind of margarita:

Jalapeño Avocado Cream Cheese Wontons are essentially a fried, amped up version of your favorite jalapeño popper appetizer!

Stop buying salsa in the store and make this chunky salsa at home! It’s very easy to make and the longer you let it sit, the better it ends up tasting.

If you are looking for something gooey and cheesy, nothing beats this chipotle chili cheese dip. It’s smoky with a little bit of heat.

For quick carne asada flavor, this carne asada nachos recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes.

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