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This Blackberry Tequila Smash is a fresh and flavorful cocktail featuring tequila, elderflower liqueur and homemade rosemary honey simple syrup. This easy, yet elegant drink is perfect for happy hour or any special gathering!
If you're looking for a cocktail that’s equal parts refreshing, sophisticated, and packed with flavor, this Blackberry Tequila Smash is a must-try. Juicy blackberries, smooth tequila, and floral elderflower liqueur come together splendidly with a splash of homemade rosemary honey simple syrup for a drink that’s as sophisticated as it is easy to make. Whether you're sipping this cocktail on a warm spring evening, serving it for a festive gathering, or simply looking for a new go-to tequila drink, this recipe is sure to impress. Garnish with fresh rosemary, blackberries and a lime wheel for the perfect finishing touch!
Why You’ll Love a Blackberry Tequila Smash
Everyone knows I’m obsessed with happy hour, and this cocktail is my latest favorite! This complex cocktail is the perfect blend of sweet, tart and herbal. Juicy blackberries provide natural sweetness and tartness, and high-quality tequila adds a smooth kick, while elderflower liqueur provides a delicate floral touch and the rosemary honey simple syrup ties everything together with warmth and depth. Serve it in a beautiful glass with a rosemary sprig and fresh blackberries for stunning presentation. This drink looks stylish enough for a dinner party, but it’s surprisingly simple to make. A quick muddle, shake and pour, and you have a cocktail that looks and tastes like it came from a craft cocktail bar. I recommend making your rosemary honey simple syrup ahead of time so you’re ready to go!
You can even turn this cocktail into a mocktail by omitting the alcohol and adding extra blackberries and sparkling water. I made one for my husband and he said it was quite tasty!
Everything You Need to Make a Blackberry Tequila Smash
- Rosemary Simple Syrup: This homemade simple syrup requires water, honey and a few rosemary sprigs.
- Tequila: I love to use a high-quality blanco tequila like 818 or Casa Migos, bud you can use whatever brand you prefer. Prefer a different spirit? This cocktail would also taste great with gin or even bourbon.
- Elderflower Liqueur: Sweet elderflower liqueur adds a lovely floral flavor to this cocktail. I love St. Germain, and I’m honestly not sure if any other brands even exist!
- Lime: The juice of half of a lime adds perfect flavor to the cocktail and the citrus helps to cut the sharp flavor of the alcohol.
- Blackberries: You’ll need a handful of muddled blackberries and a few more for garnish.
- Sparkling Water or Club Soda: Want to lighten up your cocktail? Add a splash of sparkling water or club soda to top off your drink.
How to Make a Blackberry Tequila Smash
- Prep Glass: To prepare glass, run lime wedge around side of glass and roll glass in a plate of sugar.
- Muddle Blackberries: Add blackberries to glass and muddle, then fill with ice.
- Shake: Add tequila, elderflower liqueur, rosemary honey syrup, lime juice and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
- Strain: Strain mixture into glass and top off with sparkling water or club soda if desired.
- Serve: Stir with a cocktail spoon and serve!
This Blackberry Tequila Smash cocktail is the perfect balance of fruity, herbal and floral flavors all wrapped up in a refreshing and beautifully crafted cocktail. Whether you're hosting happy hour or simply treating yourself to a special sip, this cocktail is sure to impress with its bold and elegant profile.
Now it's your turn to shake things up! Try this recipe and please let me know what you think. Share your creations by tagging me on social media or dropping a comment below — I’d love to see how you enjoy this delicious cocktail! Cheers!
If you’re looking for more happy hour favorites, check out my Mandarin Orange Margarita, Blackberry Mojito or Blueberry Lemon Smash.
Blackberry Tequila Smash
Ingredients
For the Rosemary Honey Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup honey
- 3 rosemary sprigs
For the Blackberry Tequila Smash
- 1.5 oz tequila
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- .5 oz rosemary honey simple syrup
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 5 blackberries
- sparkling water or club soda optional
Garnish
- granulated sugar
- rosemary sprig
- blackberries
- lime wheel
Instructions
For the Rosemary Honey Syrup
- Add ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
For the Blackberry Tequila Smash
- To prepare glass, run lime wedge around side of glass and roll glass in a plate of sugar.
- Add blackberries to glass and muddle, then fill with ice.
- Add tequila, elderflower liqueur, rosemary honey syrup, lime juice and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
- Strain mixture into glass and top off with sparkling water or club soda if desired.
- Stir with a cocktail spoon and serve!
