Blackberry Margaritas

• 2 pints fresh blackberries
• 1/4 cup sugar
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• 2 cups sugar
• Zest of 3 limes
• 1 lime wedge
• 2 cups tequila
• 1/2 cup triple sec
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 limes
• Ice

1. For the puree: Add the blackberries to a medium saucepan with the sugar and lime juice.
2. Cook over low heat, covered, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Strain using a fine mesh strainer, pressing the berries to extract as much juice/puree as possible.
4. Place in the fridge to cool completely.
5. For the lime sugar: Mix together the sugar and lime zest.
6. Use a piece of lime to moisten the rim of each margarita glass, and then dip in the lime sugar.
7. For the margaritas: In a blender, add 1 cup of the tequila, 1/4 cup of the triple sec, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and the juice of 1 lime.
8. Fill the blender with ice and blend until smooth.
9. Then add as much blackberry puree as desired, 1/3 to 1/2 cup.
10. Pour into 4 rimmed glasses and serve immediately.
11. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients for the other 4 glasses.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/blackberry-margaritas-recipe.html (may not work)