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Blackberry Mint Julep Margarita, Kentucky Derby Party Cocktails

Blackberry Mint Julep Margarita

JC Phelps
The perfect Kentucky Derby cocktail for the tequila lover - my Blackberry Mint Julep Margarita is a take on the classic Kentucky Mint Julep!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 333 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 oz Tequila
  • 2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 oz Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 7 Blackberries more for garnish
  • 5 Mint Leaves more for garnish
  • Crushed Ice

Instructions
 

  • In a cocktail shaker, muddle blackberries, simple syrup, and mint.
  • Add tequila, freshly-squeezed lime juice, and crushed ice. Shake well.
  • Fill a julep cup liberally with crushed ice.
  • Strain chilled cocktail over ice, garnish with additional blackberries and fresh mint.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Be sure to muddle the blackberries, simple syrup, and mint well - this is where much of the flavor will develop.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 36mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 1gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 257IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
Keyword blackberry, blackberry mint julep margarita, cocktail, derby party cocktail, kentucky cocktail, kentucky derby, margarita, mint, mint julep, tequila
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