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Blueberry Margarita – with homemade blueberry puree

April 15, 2020 by Jennifer 43 Comments

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Last updated on May 27th, 2020 at 05:41 am

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This blueberry margarita will have you enjoying the season in style. Use fresh or frozen blueberries, you favorite tequila, and enjoy the fruits of the season!

close up of blueberry margarita

Is everyone ready for blueberry season?   Here in South Georgia, we are! Blueberries can be harvested between April and late September so I am ready for the farmer’s market to start overflowing with fresh picked blueberries!  

My husband Brooks loves to eat them frozen. He will fill up a 22-ounce cup with frozen blueberries and sit and pop them in his mouth.  I could never get my youngest, Connor, to eat them until his “Mimi” called them “pops” and made them fun.  

Now he likes them…  Figures.  I think I have just enough left until we can go blueberry picking again to make a Blueberry Margarita!

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side angle of blueberry margarita in a glass

If you’d rather skip my (very helpful, I think) tips and tricks, essential cooking info, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to this delicious easy blueberry cocktail recipe – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.

I will still buy blueberries at the store when they are super cheap, as long as they are from a local source, and freeze them. They are so good for you and they make a tasty snack in the summer

If you don’t happen to have access to fresh blueberries, don’t worry.  I used frozen blueberries to make this blueberry margarita so I can make it all year long and I think everyone has access to frozen blueberries in their grocery stores.

Here are a few pictures from our blueberry picking from last summer!  I am using a bag of frozen blueberries from our haul.

  • boys picking blueberries
    pick blueberries in season
  • Braxton showing a large blueberry
    taste them first!
  • boys with buckets of fresh blueberries
    pick as many as you can to freeze later!

Braxton couldn’t believe how big they were. Connor just wanted to keep the neck buckets and play with them in the tub! We filled up two of these buckets so we had a ton of blueberries!! I frozen them all for later use.

How to properly freeze blueberries

  1. wash and dry them on paper towels  
  2. lay flat on a parchment-lined or wax paper-lined baking sheet in a single layer
  3. place in the freezer until frozen solid
  4. when all the berries are frozen, transfer to a freezer bag and store until ready to make your drink or pop in your mouth

How to make blueberry puree

STEP ONE: Combine frozen blueberries and water in equal portions in a blender.

STEP TWO: Blend until the blueberries are broken down

STEP THREE: Store in the fridge until ready to use

blueberry puree in a jar

How to make a blueberry margarita

This blueberry margarita has all the traditional flavors of the classic margarita with the tangy sweetness of blueberries.  I don’t use the “margarita mix” for this because I think it is too sweet and it usually has a lot of corn syrup/chemicals in it.

You don’t need to use the pre-made stuff as it is pretty simple to make a margarita with just a few ingredients.  Lime juice (fresh-squeezed is best), tequila, orange liqueur (triple sec) or you can use a bit of orange juice, and some simple syrup.

STEP ONE: Combine the tequila, blueberry puree, triple sec, simple syrup, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until combined.

STEP TWO: Pour the soda into the shaker and stir by hand.

STEP THREE: Pour into 6 glasses with ice.

STEP FOUR: Garnish with salt, lime wedges, and frozen blueberries if you like. Enjoy!

two margaritas with blueberries

How to serve a blueberry margarita

I like to make the blueberry puree when I am ready to serve the cocktails because it keeps them colder.

Smash some fresh or frozen ones to release the blueberry flavor in the cocktail shaker and then add the other ingredients.

Use the frozen blueberries as ice if you prefer not to use ice cubes all together.  I know that some people don’t like to use ice because it melts and waters down your drink but, quite frankly, I drink mine too fast for that to occur.

Grab your blueberry picking buckets (or shopping carts) and grab some blueberries.  This blueberry margarita should be in your hand PRONTO!

overhead picture of two margaritas with frozen blueberries

If you love this Blueberry Margarita Recipe as much as I do, please write a five-star review in the comment section below (or on Pinterest with the “tried it” button – you can now add pictures into reviews, too!), and be sure to help me share on facebook!

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Enjoy this blueberry cocktail with this Fruit Salsa, this Pomegranate Guacamole with chips, and this Mexican Bread Dipping Oil with tortillas.

Other fruit cocktails to try

  • Kiwi mojito
  • Mango margarita
  • Blackberry lime cooler
  • Grapefruit sunrise
  • Pineapple bourbon lemonade
  • Cherry amaretto limeade

Blueberry margarita recipe

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Blueberry Margarita

Yield: 4 margaritas
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This blueberry margarita will have you enjoying the season in style. Use fresh or frozen blueberries, you favorite tequila, and enjoy the fruits of the season!

Ingredients

For the Margarita

  • 3/4 cup tequila
  • 3/4 cup triple sec
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup club soda/lemon-lime soda
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup
  • 1/2 cup blueberry puree

Blueberry Puree

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup water

Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • Frozen Blueberries, Kosher salt, and Lime Wedges for Garnish

Instructions

Make the blueberry puree

  1. Combine the frozen blueberries and water in a blender.
  2. Pulse in a blender until all the blueberries are chopped up.
  3. Reserve.

Make the Simple Syrup

  1. Combine the water and the sugar in a small pot.
  2. Heat over medium heat until all the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Make the Blueberry Margaritas

  1. Combine the tequila, blueberry puree, triple sec, simple syrup, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Shake until combined.
  3. Pour the soda into the shaker and stir by hand.
  4. Pour into 6 glasses with ice.
  5. Garnish with salt, lime wedges, and frozen blueberries if you like.
  6. Enjoy!

Notes

*If you like this recipe, please leave me a comment and rate it with some stars.  Thank you!

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 512Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 163mgCarbohydrates: 98gFiber: 3gSugar: 89gProtein: 1g

This nutrition information was generated via a third party, Nutritionix, and can not be held liable for any discrepancies in the information provided.

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© Jennifer
Cuisine: American / Category: Drinks and Cocktails

{Originally posted 05/10/2015 – Photos and recipe notes updated 4/15/20}

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Comments

  1. Lauren says

    May 23, 2016 at 8:14 PM

    This cocktail looks delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe at Craft Frenzy Friday at Mom Home Guide!

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 24, 2016 at 10:59 AM

      thanks for a great party!

      Reply
  2. Theresa says

    May 23, 2016 at 8:04 PM

    Looks so pretty & sounds so delicious! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared.

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 24, 2016 at 10:59 AM

      Thanks for a great party!

      Reply
  3. Quinn Caudill says

    May 22, 2016 at 10:48 AM

    Even though it is 10:30 on a Sunday morning i would like to have this drink RIGHT NOW! Pinned and shared. Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 23, 2016 at 12:32 PM

      Thanks for a great party!

      Reply
  4. Paula Kiger says

    May 21, 2016 at 6:04 PM

    Sounds delicious and the pictures are devine!

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 23, 2016 at 12:31 PM

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  5. Karren Haller says

    May 20, 2016 at 8:01 PM

    Great recipes, they look so refreshing, I appreciate a great margarita!! Not to sour not to sweet!
    Thank you stopping by the #OMHGFF this week. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Karren

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 23, 2016 at 12:29 PM

      Thanks for a great party!

      Reply
  6. Petra @ CrumblesAndKale says

    May 20, 2016 at 1:16 PM

    It looks so good! Love the color the blueberries give, such an appetizing color 🙂 Cant wait for blueberry season here, its only like 3-4 months away (A)

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 23, 2016 at 12:29 PM

      Thanks Petra! Make sure you freeze some for later!

      Reply
  7. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says

    May 18, 2016 at 8:42 PM

    Yumm! I love blueberries and I love margaritas so I think this is pretty perfect for me! Thanks so much for sharing your delicious recipe with us at Share The Wealth Sunday! xoxo

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 19, 2016 at 1:43 PM

      Thanks for a great party!

      Reply
  8. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says

    May 18, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    I also definitely overload on blueberries when they’re in season — and then stock up with the frozen kind so we can enjoy them year-round 🙂 And these margaritas look like the perfect fun drink to sip on all summer long! Pinned!

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 19, 2016 at 4:51 PM

      I love freezing them for later. Plus this way you don’t have to add ice!

      Reply
  9. James says

    May 17, 2016 at 3:31 AM

    I wish I wasn’t on a month of no alcohol at the moment because I sooooooo want to try these – I have the blueberries ready to go and everything! Pinned and will try them out in June! 🙂

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 17, 2016 at 1:51 PM

      Just pop them in the freezer and use them when your no booze time is up. I need to do another one of those for sure!!

      Reply
  10. chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

    May 16, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    Sure thing! Going now!

    Reply
  11. Alyssa @Living on Cloud Wine says

    May 16, 2016 at 9:42 AM

    Oh. My. Goodness. Trying this ASAP! Looks delicious!!

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 19, 2016 at 5:13 PM

      Thank you Alyssa!

      Reply
  12. Sadia Mohamed says

    May 15, 2016 at 4:29 AM

    Lovely color! love these.

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 19, 2016 at 5:14 PM

      Thanks Sadia!

      Reply
  13. Bam's Kitchen says

    May 14, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    Your boys are so sweet! I can so picture myself this weekend over looking the China Sea watching the sun set sipping on one of your delicious margaritas. Gorgeous photography! Sharing everywhere!

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 19, 2016 at 5:15 PM

      Thank you so much! They are growing so fast!

      Reply
  14. Citra Kale @Citra's Home Diary says

    May 13, 2016 at 5:46 AM

    I wish I was near by, I will come to your door step with one empty bucket to fulfill with those yummy blueberries! 😀 😀

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 19, 2016 at 5:17 PM

      Come on over! Lots to share!

      Reply
  15. Nutmeg Nanny says

    May 13, 2016 at 7:47 AM

    Pass a margarita my way! This is so pretty!

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 19, 2016 at 5:17 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  16. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    May 12, 2016 at 11:08 PM

    Ooo, don’t these look festive! I’ve been enjoying blueberries lately, too, and can’t wait to give this recipe a try! Cheers!

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 19, 2016 at 5:17 PM

      Thank you Patricia!

      Reply
  17. Laura says

    May 12, 2016 at 8:44 PM

    When we move to Pennsylvania we will have blueberry picking again–I am so excited. They do not grow where I live now. But in the meantime I have a lot of frozen blueberries that need to be used up and these look perfect!

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 19, 2016 at 5:10 PM

      Frozen ones are just as good. They make great ice cubes!

      Reply
  18. Erin|Thanks for Cookin says

    May 12, 2016 at 4:52 PM

    Oh my goodness that color! *Swoon*

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 19, 2016 at 5:05 PM

      Thanks Erin!

      Reply
  19. Christie says

    May 12, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    I didn’t realize you were in Georgia too. I am north of Atlanta and cannot wait for blueberries. We love to pick them. This will be my new favorite way to use them.

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 19, 2016 at 5:06 PM

      We are about an hour west of Brunswick. Blueberry and pecan farms all around us!

      Reply
  20. Kristen Chidsey says

    May 12, 2016 at 8:44 AM

    How amazing does this look. But don’t judge, I can not do tequila! So I may sub it out for vodka 🙂 HA HA!

    Reply
  21. Sylvie says

    May 11, 2016 at 4:55 AM

    Sounds like a perfect summertime bbq drink!

    Reply
    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      May 19, 2016 at 5:07 PM

      You can easily make a pitcher:)

      Reply

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