Raspberry Margarita
A berry and sour tequila cocktail ∙ Muddle; Shake ∙ 4 min ∙ 15.9% ABV ∙
The Raspberry Margarita is tequila reposado, triple sec, and lime shaken with muddled fresh raspberries and a little agave syrup, served up in a coupe.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the shaker, muddle: Fresh raspberries 6 pcs
- Add the remaining ingredients: Tequila reposado 45 mlTriple sec 20 mlLime juice 20 mlAgave syrup 5 mlSaline solution 1 dash (opt.)
- Shake with ice
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
- Muddle the raspberries gently and briefly, just enough to burst them and release their juice; crushing the seeds adds a bitter edge.
History
The Raspberry Margarita is a modern fruited variation found widely in bar and home-recipe repertoires. Its defining departure from the classic tequila sour is muddled raspberries, which turn the lime-and-orange-liqueur drink pink and berry-forward.
Its parent, the Margarita, has a disputed origin, with Tijuana-area restaurateur Carlos "Danny" Herrera the most prominent of several claimants.
FAQ
What goes in a Raspberry Margarita?
6 fresh raspberries, 45 ml tequila reposado, 20 ml triple sec, 20 ml fresh lime juice, and 5 ml agave syrup, plus an optional dash of saline.
What is a raspberry liqueur for margaritas?
Chambord is the best-known one, adding concentrated berry sweetness and color. This recipe uses none: muddled fresh raspberries give the fruit, so it tastes fresher and less syrupy.
