Mixed Berry Cocktail

This Mixed Berry Cocktail is the perfect adult drink for sipping at backyard or pool parties, barbecues, or any spring or summer get-together. With three berries, tequila, Gran Marnier, and sweet and sour mix, it’s a sweet and tangy cocktail with all the flavor of the warm weather.

We love hosting parties when the weather gets warm. We break out the grill and fire up the oven, and everyone brings something. Then, we just enjoy great food along with each other’s company. Of course, cocktails are part of that equation, and this mixed berry cocktail is one of our favorites to serve when we host any kind of gather.

This easy cocktail combines three kinds of berries, the kick of tequila, the sweet, full flavor of Grand Marnier, and sweet and sour mix to create a summery, sweet, and tangy drink that’s perfect for the warm weather and that pairs well with all our favorite backyard foods.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s an easy recipe that only uses a few simple cocktail ingredients.
• It’s a bright, summery, and fruity cocktail perfect for the warmer weather.
• It’s a quick cocktail that only takes about 10 minutes to make.

🛒Ingredients

You’ll only need some berries and a few simple cocktail ingredients to create this delicious summery cocktail. You can find everything you need at your local grocery store.

All the ingredients you need to make this cocktail are listed here, but you can find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Tequila
• Grand Marnier
• Sweet and Sour Mix – Divided
• Ice

🔪 How to Make This Mixed Berry Cocktail

Making this cocktail is even easier than shopping for the ingredients. It just takes a little pour, and mixing. That’s pretty much all there is to it!

Step 1: Blend the Berries and Ice

Blend the ice, berries, and 1/2 cup of sweet and sour mix in a blender on pulse until the fruit is fully blended.

Step 2: Complete the Cocktail

Add the fruit mixture to a pitcher, then add the tequila, 1/2 cup sweet and sour mix, and the Grand Marnier. Stir to combine.

Step 3: Rim the Glasses and Serve

Rim your glasses with salt or sugar, fill the glasses with ice, and then pour the mixed berry cocktail into the glasses. Enjoy!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

• Berries – Your favorite berries will work in this cocktail.
• Lemon – Add a bit of lemon juice for a brighter, slightly more bitter cocktail flavor.
• Berry Ice Cubes – Add berries to an ice tray, fill with water, and make pretty berry ice cubes for the cocktails.

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🥄 Equipment

• Measuring cup
• Blender
• Glasses

🥫 Storage

Pour any leftover cocktails into an air-tight container, leaving out the ice. Refrigerate the cocktail for up to a day.

What to Serve with This Mixed Berry Cocktail

Serve these cocktails with all your favorite backyard party foods. Their sweet, tangy, and fruity flavors pair well with your favorite:

• Savory appetizers
• Grilled, smoked, or barbecued meats
• Sweet desserts
• Mexican dishes

💭 Tips

• Use the pulse function to blend your berries and ice for easy blending.
• To keep your berries as fresh and delicious as possible for this cocktail, don’t wash them until just before you use them.
• Use crushed ice for blending if possible.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

🍽 More Recipes

Do you enjoy cocktails? Then try these delicious recipes:

• Cupid’s Cocktail
• Poison Apple Cocktail
• Cheesecake Cocktail

🧾Recipe Card

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