Cupids Triple Berry Margarita

INGREDIENTS

TRIPLE BERRY SYRUP:

• 1 cup water

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 1/3 cup blackberries

• 1/3 cup sliced raspberries

• 1/3 cup blueberries

FOR THE COCKTAILS:

• 1/4 cup salt for glass rims

• 2 cups ice

• 1/2 cup triple berry simple syrup

• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice

• 1 cup tequila

• For garnishing: Lime slices and fresh berries

INSTRUCTIONS

TRIPLE BERRY SYRUP:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook 4-5 minutes until berries have softened and sugar has dissolved.

• Remove syrup from heat and let it cool completely.

• Strain the simple syrup to remove the berry pieces and set strained simple syrup aside for the margaritas.

FOR THE COCKTAILS:

• Fill each glass with 1/4 cup or so of ice, and set aside.

• Combine triple berry simple syrup, lime juice, and tequila in a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake well until margaritas are chilled.

• Divide margaritas evenly between your four cocktail glasses.

• Garnish margaritas with extra lime slices and fresh berries, serve immediately.