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Blackberry Tequila Lemon Cooler…the perfect (pretty) summer cocktail that’s the easiest to mix up. Fresh blackberries muddled with thyme and topped with tequila, lemonade, and a splash of sparkling water. This colorful and refreshing lemon cooler requires just four ingredients and about five minutes of prep time. It doesn’t get easier or more delicious! This is the perfect drink to make for your next outdoor get together, picnic in the park, or simply for an easy afternoon sip on the porch.

This post is sponsored by Florida’s Natural.

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Growing up on the lake in Cleveland, Ohio, summers were spent outside swimming, running around with my brothers, and playing hostess with my grandma every chance I got. I’m pretty sure most of you know what a hot and humid summer is like. So, also know that refreshing drinks were always a must. My brothers and I would sip on the lemonade my mom would keep stocked in the fridge. It’s the one drink I truly associate with summertime. Anyone else?

We’d often take fresh fruit, add it to a blender with the lemonade and some ice, and make homemade “slushies” (here’s a link to my adult slushie version!). I remember them being so refreshing and delicious. My summer memories are some of my favorites. I was the kid that LOVED summer and soaked up every single minute.

Summers in Colorado are very different from the balmy, hot, and humid summers of my youth. But I’m still all about a refreshing summertime drink. The only difference now is a better brand of lemonade…and a splash or two of tequila.

Blackberry Tequila Lemon Cooler being mixed in glass jar

This fun blackberry lemon cooler is the easiest to mix up, so let’s get started on the details.

Start off by muddling fresh blackberries with thyme to infuse the juice with a slight thyme favor. Then add your favorite silver tequila and shake. Strain the mix into a glass with ice and top off with Florida’s Natural Lemonade…a summertime staple in my fridge.

The last step is optional, but I love making each drink look pretty by adding fresh berries and thyme. I highly suggest this step!

Blackberry Tequila Lemon Cooler being mixed in jar

I love keeping a jug of lemonade in the fridge at all times in the summer. It makes it so simple to create the easiest summer cocktails. Easy cocktails mean less time in the kitchen and more time outside in the sun, which I am certainly all about.

The best part about this cocktail? It requires only four simple ingredients that I pretty much always have on hand in the summer. And If you don’t love blackberries? That’s no problem. This is just as refreshing and delicious when made with raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries! You could even muddle up some fresh cherries or peaches. Any of these would be great!

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To make entertaining a breeze, I’ve included recipes for both a single cocktail and pitcher style. The 4th of July is only two short days away, and this is 100% on my menu for Thursday! Though I will be doubling the pitcher recipe to serve my big family while we are vacationing in Costa Rica! I already know they’re going to love this lemon cooler.

Lastly, for a festive 4th of July cocktail, make 3 pitchers of this lemon cooler, 1 with blackberries or blueberries, 1 with strawberries or raspberries, and 1 with white peaches. Then serve each pitcher next to each other for a red, white, and blue cocktail bar!

Gotta love a delicious drink!

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If you make this blackberry tequila lemon cooler be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Blackberry Tequila Lemon Cooler

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories Per Serving: 54 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh blackberries, plus more for serving
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup (2 ounces) silver tequila
  • 1 cup Florida’s Natural® Brand Lemonade
  • sparkling water, for topping

Instructions

  • 1. Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
    2. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, add blackberries and thyme and muddle together, squashing the berries to release the juices from the fruit. Add the tequila and strain into the prepared glass. Add the lemonade. Top off with sparkling water. Serve with fresh berries and thyme. Drink!
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Blackberry Tequila Lemon Cooler Pitcher

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 218 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh blackberries, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) silver tequila
  • 4 cups Florida’s Natural® Brand Lemonade
  • sparkling water, for topping

Instructions

  • 1. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, add the blackberries and thyme and muddle together, squashing the berries to release the juices from the fruit. Add the tequila.
    2. Strain into a large pitcher. Add the lemonade, stirring to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
    3. To serve, fill glasses with ice and pour the drink over top. Top with sparkling water. Serve with fresh berries and thyme. Drink!
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  1. 5 stars
    Made this for a friend’s birthday dinner celebration and it was a hit! It looked so pretty with the vibrant color and blackberries and thyme springs added in. Pretty straightforward to make (needed a smaller strainer and HATE picking thyme leaves but not the worst) and good for a group. Not too sweet and well-balanced flavors! Definitely have to like tequila though, and would recommend getting a decent quality one, since you can taste it!

    1. Thanks so much Amy!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and appreciate you making it! Happy Friday!

  2. Hey Tieghan!
    What could I substitute for the tequila to make a non-alcoholic version? Any suggestions?
    I love the look of this drink, such a pretty colour

    xx

    1. Hey Cari,
      I would just skip the tequila and add some extra sparkling water. I hope you love the recipe. Cheers! xTieghan

  3. 5 stars
    This tequila lemon cooler is the best cocktail I can make right now, and I am going to make this soon. I have almost all the ingredients to make this drink, except for a few things. I’ll buy these things as quickly as possible.

  4. 3 stars
    Not my favorite….I love the concept, but the Tequilla didn’t work with the. other flavors IMO. Next time, I will substitute vodka.

    I must say – I do love 99.999% of your amazing recipes! Thank you, Tieghan!