Lunch: Blackberry Margarita

Recipe by Barbara Chernetz Sweet and refreshing, this twist on a classic margarita is perfect for hot summer days.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Agave

Health benefits of Blackberry Margarita

Agave, a sweetener derived from the core of the agave plant, is frequently highlighted in nutritional discussions due to its notably low glycemic index (GI) rating. With a GI score of just 17, it stands out from many other natural sweeteners and sugars that often have higher GI values. For those unfamiliar with the term, the glycemic index is a measure that ranks foods based on how significantly they raise blood glucose (sugar) levels after consumption. Foods with a lower GI value are absorbed more slowly and cause a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels, which is particularly crucial for individuals managing conditions like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).

Ingredients

Coarse sea or kosher salt
1 lime wedge
5 fresh blackberries
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
1/4 oz. light agave nectar
2 oz. 100-percent blue agave silver tequila (it has the cleanest flavor so it's great in a margarita)
1/2 oz. Cointreau or triple sec

Instructions

Pour an even layer of salt on a plate. Rub the rim of an 8-ounce rocks glass or tumbler with lime wedge and invert glass into salt to coat rim.
Combine 4 blackberries, lime juice, and agave nectar in a 2-cup cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or pestle, gently muddle mixture until the berries have released their juice.
Fill the shaker halfway with ice, then add tequila and Cointreau. Cover and shake well until shaker is frosty and cold.
Fill prepared glass with ice. Strain margarita into it and garnish with the remaining blackberry.

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