Tequila Berry Cocktail

Name: Tequila Berry Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup mixed berries (frozen or fresh); 1/3 cup sugar; 2/3 cup water; 2 1/2 oz Tequila; 1 oz Triple Sec; 1 oz fresh lime juice; 2 oz club soda (you can add more if you would like it on the lighter side); 2 1/2 oz Berry Syrup

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This Tequila Berry Cocktail is very easy to make and only takes a few minutes. There's no reason to spend hours in the kitchen for a refreshing adult beverage.

I'm not much a drinker, but every once in a while I love a refreshing drink to cool off or enjoy on a holiday or special occasion.

close up image of two glasses of berry cocktails. The red-colored cocktail is topped with ice, mint and a slice of lime which is placed on the rim of the glass. Surrounding the glasses are fresh blueberries and a pink rose. Various plants in clear-glass vases appear in the background.

Berry Alcoholic Drinks

If I am going to have a drink, I want it to be a fruity flavored drink. I like refresher style adult beverages and this Berry Cocktail is just what I enjoy.

Ingredients

You only need seven ingredients to make these tasty Berry Cocktails.

mixed berries frozen or fresh
sugar
water
Tequila
Triple Sec
fresh lime juice
club soda you can add more if you would like it on the lighter side
Berry Syrup

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Making these easy adult Berry Cocktails is simple and requires only following these three ways steps.

Step 1: Make the berry syrup.

In a saucepan mix the berries, sugar, and water. Place on the stove and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the water has thickened, and the berries are soft. Use a cocktail muddler or masher to mash up the berries. Cook for a couple more minutes. Strain syrup and discard the pieces. Fill the shaker with ice and combine the tequila, triple sec, berry syrup, and lime juice. Close the lid, and shake until combined and chilled. (Approximately 30 seconds). Fill your glass with ice and strain the drink. Top off with club soda and stir.

Step 2: Make your cocktail

Fill the shaker with ice and combine the tequila, triple sec, berry syrup, and lime juice. Close the lid, and shake until combined and chilled. (Approximately 30 seconds). Fill your glass with ice and strain the drink. Top off with club soda and stir.

Step 3: Garnish your drinks as desired.

Optional: Garnish with mint and extra berries.

Substitutions

Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this Berry Cocktail recipe.

Vodka- replace the tequila with vodka if you prefer.
Gin- you can use gin in place of the tequila if you like gin better.

Variations

Want to personalize this Berry Cocktail recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

Strawberry - use only strawberries for a Strawberry Cocktail.
Blueberry - Use frozen blueberries for a blueberry twist on this cocktail.
Kid friendly - leave out the liquor for a kid friendly refresher.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Cranberry Margarita recipe.

Equipment

You only need four basic kitchen tools to help you make these delicious adult beverage recipes.

saucepan
stainer
shaker
glasses

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FAQ

Do you have questions about this Berry Cocktail recipe? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this adult beverage.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes! Doubling this recipe is simple! Just make sure to double your syrup recipe also.

Can I make this recipe ahead?

You can make the berry sauce recipe however I don't recommend making the actual drinks ahead.