Strueberry Blanc Jam Vino Margarita Recipe for Cinco de Mayo

The Strueberry Blanc Jam Vino Margarita

Cinco de Mayo, but make it elevated

Y'all know I love a good margarita. The classic with salt on the rim, a fresh squeeze of lime, and tequila that doesn't lie about what it is. But every once in a while, I want something that makes folks pause when they take that first sip. Something that tastes familiar and brand new at the same time.

That's where this margarita comes in.

I built it around my Strueberry Blanc Jam Vino, my wine infused jam made with strawberries, blueberries, and Sauvignon Blanc. The wine note plays beautifully with the agave in tequila. The berries soften the lime's sharpness. And the whole thing comes out rounded, fruity, and just sophisticated enough to feel like an occasion.

It's the cocktail I serve when I want someone to look up from their glass and ask me what they're drinking.

Why this works

A traditional margarita gets its sweetness from orange liqueur and sometimes a splash of agave syrup. When I use my Strueberry Blanc Jam Vino as the sweetener, I'm doing two things at once. I'm adding a fruit-forward layer that fresh-squeezed juice alone can't deliver. And I'm bringing in subtle wine notes that elevate the whole drink without overpowering the tequila.

The jam dissolves beautifully in the shaker, so you don't end up with chunks. Just smooth, jammy, berry-kissed magic.

Ingredients (makes 1 cocktail)

For the cocktail:

• 2 oz blanco tequila
• 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
• 1.5 oz Strueberry Blanc Jam Vino (about 1 heaping tablespoon)
• 1 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
• Splash of club soda or Prosecco on top, optional for a lighter, bubbly finish
• Ice

For the rim and garnish:

• Tajín or a salt-sugar mix for the rim
• Lime wheel
• Small spoonful of Strueberry Blanc Jam Vino swirled inside the glass or dolloped on top

How I make it

Step 1: Prep the glass

I mix equal parts coarse salt and sugar on a small plate, or I use straight Tajín when I want that chili-lime vibe. I run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or margarita glass, dip it into the salt-sugar or Tajín, and fill the glass with ice.

Step 2: Shake the cocktail

In a shaker, I add my tequila, orange liqueur, Strueberry Blanc Jam Vino, and lime juice. Then I add ice and shake hard for 15 to 20 seconds, until the shaker is very cold to the touch and the jam has fully mixed in.

Step 3: Pour and finish

I strain it into my prepared glass over fresh ice. If I want it a little lighter, I top it with a small splash of club soda or Prosecco. Then I garnish with a lime wheel and a tiny dollop or swirl of Jam Vino for that "oh what is THAT?" moment.

Make it a pitcher

Hosting a Cinco de Mayo gathering tonight? Multiply everything by your guest count, skip the shaker, and combine in a large pitcher with ice. Stir well to dissolve the jam, then pour into salt-rimmed glasses. Top each with a splash of club soda or Prosecco and let folks garnish their own.

A note from me

This recipe is exactly why I started Jam Vino. I wanted to make something that didn't just sit on a shelf or get spread on toast and forgotten. I wanted jam that found its way into cocktails, glazes, charcuterie boards, and the kind of moments where folks gather and the conversation matters.

If you make this tonight, tag me. I want to see it.

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