A Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margarita it the perfect cocktail to celebrate Cinco de Mayo or just the fact that spring is on it's way.
Grab up a couple of bags of fresh Meyer Lemons as soon as you spot them and shake up this Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margarita!
I'm celebrating Spring and Cinco de Mayo with a Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margarita!
National Margarita Day was back in February and you could have been sipping on one of these sweet a lightly soured margarita's if you were lucky enough to find this margarita recipe back then.
If not have no fear. Who needs a national holiday to sip on one of these bad babies any way?
Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margarita
The star of this margarita recipe is the fresh blueberries.
The gorgeous deep purple color of this margarita comes from making a simple syrup using fresh blueberries.
A simple syrup is of course simple to make. Add the simple syrup ingredients to a small sauce pan, bring to a boil and then simmer.
Strain the blueberry pulp from the syrup and chill before making the Blueberry Lemon Meyer Margarita.
Once the blueberry simple syrup has cooled and you are ready to make the Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margaritas prepare two small plates by squeezing the juice of ½ a Meyer lemon onto one plate. Sprinkle the second plate with salt.
Fill a cocktail shaker or quart size mason jar ¾ full of ice. Add the tequila, triple sec, Meyer lemon juice and blueberry simple syrup. Cover with a lid and shake.
Twist the rim of two glasses into the Meyer lemon juice then the salt. Fill the glasses with ice. Divide the Blueberry Lemon Margarita between the two glasses.
Garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon wedges.
Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margarita Ingredients
- 1½ ounces Tequila
- 1½ ounces Meyer Lemon Juice (about 4 Meyer Lemons)
- 1 ounce Triple Sec
- 2 ounces Blueberry Meyer Lemon Syrup
Margarita Directions
To rim glasses with salt
- 2 tablespoons Pink Himalayan Salt or salt of choice on a small plate.
- juice of 1 Myer Lemon squeezed on a small plate.
Make the Blueberry & Meyer Lemon Simple Syrup
Blueberry & Meyer Lemon Simple Syrup Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- zest & juice 1 Meyer Lemon
Blueberry & Meyer Lemon Simple Syrup Directions
- Place all the syrup ingredients into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Strain and chill before using.
How to make a Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margarita
- Dip rim of glasses into the juice of one Meyer Lemon and twist into salt.
- Carefully fill glasses ¾ full of ice without disturbing the salt on the rim.
- Fill a cocktail shaker or a large Mason jar with the margarita ingredients.
- Shake and pour over ice in glass.
- Garnish with blueberries and wedge of Meyer Lemons.
- Sip and enjoy!
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Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margarita
Ingredients
Margarita Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces Tequila
- 1 ½ ounces Meyer Lemon Juice about 4 Meyer Lemons
- 1 ounce Triple Sec
- 2 ounces Blueberry Meyer Lemon Syrup
Blueberry & Meyer Lemon Syrup Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 whole Meyer Lemon zest and juice
Instructions
How to make Blueberry & Meyer Lemon Simple Syrup
- Place the blueberries, sugar, water, Meyer lemon juice and zest into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Strain and chill before using to make a margarita.
How to mix Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margarita
- Dip rim of glasses into the juice of the lemon and twist into salt. Carefully fill glasses ¾ full with ice without disturbing the salt on the rim.
- Fill a cocktail shaker or a large Mason jar with the Tequila, Meyer lemon juice, Triple Sec and 2 oz. Blueberry Meyer Lemon Syrup,
- Vigorously shake for 2 minutes then pour over ice in glass.
- Garnish with blueberries and wedge of Meyer Lemons.
Recipe Expert Tips
- Make the blueberry Meyer lemon simple syrup early in the day so it has time to cool before mixing a margarita.
- Sprinkle about two tablespoons Pink Himalayan Salt or salt of choice on a small plate.
- Squeeze the juice of 1 Meyer Lemon onto another small plate.
- Twist the lip of a glass in the lemon juice first then dip it into the salt.
- Carefully fill the glass with the cocktail without disturbing the salt on the rim.
MAV
Love Meyer lemons and blueberries
Thomas Murphy
I like Mango Margaritas.
courtney b
I really love a good jalapeno or prickly pear margarita here in the hot Arizona desert!!
Thank you for hosting such an awesome giveaway!
andie
I've never had a margarita, nor do I have a good recipe to share, but this one above looks really good and maybe I'll try it on my birthday in a few weeks - thanks!
Nancy
I like strawberry margaritas!
Ali @ Home & Plate
Yum...I love a good Margarita. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Karly
So gorgeous! I'm going to need to sip on one of these soon! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
Arlene Mobley
Karly Thank you!
Amanda
Ohhhh what a fresh and delicious cocktail!! Thank you for linking up to Friday Favorites 😀 Have a great weekend!
Alice F
My favorite Margarita is a Strawberry Margarita
Annette
I plan on checking out the #VivaLaRita Festival the next time I'm in a city that's got a Bahama Breeze.
Linda Manns Linneman
I have only had regular marguerita's on the rocks with ice. I would love to try out some different ones though.
Katie @ Pearls + Girls
This recipe makes me yearn for summer! We had yet another snowstorm last night, and I am so ready to kick up my heels with a refreshing drink and bask in the sun!! I saw your recipe over at the Hearth and Soul Blog Hop and your margarita looked too good to miss!!
Arlene Mobley
Katie
I feel for you. I could never live where it snows again. I hope you get a chance to enjoy the recipe when summer finally arrives! Thanks for stopping by!
Jessy @ The Life Jolie
Everything about this recipe sounds amazing! It's such a shame that meyer lemon season is so short lived- they add the most amazing flavor to anything you make with hem. Definitely pinning this!
I stopped by from The Scoop.
Arlene Mobley
Jessy
I know. I always stock up on them when they are in season. You could always juice them and freeze the juice during the winter and enjoy them all summer long.
Peter Mathis
Salt on the rim!
Leigh Anne Borders
I would love to try the Strawberries Wild flavor!
Leigh Anne Borders
My hubby makes a great margaritas with fruits. #VivaLaRita
sharyl wolter
I love strawberry margaritas!
Pudyqat
I like Cranberry Margaritas -- a little different and very good.
Stephanie Phelps
I would love to go and check out the #VivaLaRita Festival at the end of this next month for my monthly date night with my husband!
Ellie Wright
My tweet link did not post for 2/28 https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/571888255718711296
Ellie Wright
I would check it out during Spring break.
Kim Keithline
I don't have a favorite Margarita recipe that I make at home but I love Watermelon Margaritas when I am out
Melanie | Melanie Makes
Such an awesome and unforgettable flavor combination on a traditional drink!
Arlene Mobley
Melanie
Thank you so much!
Natalie F
I plan on checking it out in March - I like any Margarita!
pam (Sidewalk Shoes)
I love your fruity simple syrup!!! I would love if you link this up to Tipsy Tuesday at Grey is the New Black!
Arlene Mobley
Pam I'd like to invite you to my Cocktail Group board on Pinterest. Send me your email address at flouronmyface@gmail.com
jenn p&c
YES! I'll take three! =)
steve weber
I love original margaritas, no salt, on the rocks.
Katherine
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/570740604772208640 sorry this is the right tweet url and I will be going there to celebrate with my son
Stacey B
I love strawberry margs!
Tari Lawson
I like regular margaritas with salt.
Sarah Hirsch
my favorite margarita recipe is strawberry margarita
Cynthia C
I like a traditional margarita best.
Tricia G
I'll check it out in a few weeks!
Adriana Acevedo
I love blackberry margaritas
Margaret Smith
I'm going to check out the #VivaLaRita Festival for when it's our turn to host game night with other couples.
HS
I like Strawberry Mango Margaritas.
Janice Cooper
I would love to take my husband for his upcoming birthday
Elena
I would check out the festival on my husband's birthday
Julie Wood
I like the Classy Margarita with the salt on the Rim!
Mary Happymommy
I'd like to check out the festival on my husband's birthday.
Amanda Sakovitz
I plan on checking it out with my girlfriends in march
Jerrelle | Chocolate For basil
I love that you made your own blueberry syrup. It sounds so flavorful. Cheers! And Happy Margarita Day 🙂
Arlene Mobley
Jerrelle
Thank you! Homemade is so much better! Happy Margarita Day to you also!