Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow so I wanted to “spill the tea“ on a cocktail recipe that would perfect for your fiesta. If you have already purchased Miss Lena's blackberry jam and peach preserves, you can use the jam to make simple syrup. This recipe requires simple syrup so why not add flavored simple syrup to intensify the taste of the cocktail. I personally don't drink tequila but you can substitute tequila for rum in this recipe and make margaritas. You can also use triple sec in the peach recipe but I liked the taste of peach schnapps in this drink. If you are looking for some recipes to make tomorrow, check out my website. I have great recipes for taco, enchiladas, chimichanga, taquitos and also quesadillas. If you can't tell, I love Mexican food and I love sharing my take of Mexican recipes. If you make this cocktail, make sure to tag me on social media! Happy Cinco de Mayo Spilling the Sweet Tea fam! Btw, the jam sale will now end on Friday, May 6th! Use the code MAMA20 to save 20% off at checkout.
Blackberry Simple Syrup
1/4 cup of Miss Lena's Blackberry Jam
1/4 cup of water
Peach Simple Syrup
1/4 cup of Miss Lena's Peach Preserves
1/4 cup of water
In two separate saucepans, add the preserves and water and whisk until well combined. On low heat, simmer the mixture until the jam has dissolved.
Frozen Blackberry Rum Cocktail
4 oz of rum
2 oz of Triple Sec
3 oz of fresh lime juice
2 oz of blackberry simple syrup (add more if you want it sweeter)
2 cups of frozen blackberries
3 cups of ice cubes
Frozen Peach Rum Cocktail
4 oz of rum
2 oz of Peach Schnapps
3 oz of fresh lime juice
2 oz of peach simple syrup (add more if you want it sweeter)
2 cups of frozen blackberries
3 cups of ice cubes
1. Place all ingredients for the frozen blackberry rum cocktail in a blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into prepared glasses so that half the glass is full.
2. Rinse blender, and place all ingredients in the blender. Puree until smooth. Pour on top of the blackberry rum cocktail.
3. Garnish with fresh blackberries.