Spicy Blackberry Tequila Fizz
A bubbly balance of jalapeño, blackberry, and ginger with a secret (cannot be left out) ingredient
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1/2 oz jalapeno-infused tequila [I make my own, but I’m certain you can find a pre-made version at your local liquor store.]
- 3/4 oz. lime juice
- 3/4 oz. blackberry syrup
- 2–3 basil leaves [This is the secret ingredient! Trust me, it makes a difference!]
- Spicy Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer [Reed’s, Blenheim, or Gosling’s are my favorites.]
Instructions
To make the cocktail
- In a cocktail shaker, mix the tequila, lime juice and blackberry syrup. Drop in the basil leaves and add some ice. Shake vigorously and strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with additional basil and blackberries.
To make the blackberry syrup
- Warm 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan.
- Once the sugar is melted, add a half pint of rinsed blackberries.
- Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes and remove from the heat.
- Lightly mash the blackberries in the pan.
- Strain and pour into a clean jar.
- Keeps for about two weeks.
- Makes approximately two cups, depending on how “juicy” your berries are.
Notes
The syrup can be mixed into lemonade or ginger ale for a non-alcoholic drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz.