Blackberry Margaritas

For a non-alcoholic drink, omit the tequila and liqueur and add 1/2 cup of orange juice.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries (if frozen, thaw)
1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1/4 cup lime juice
2 cups crushed ice
Lime or orange juice

Cooking Directions:

1. Blend berries and juice in blender for 10 to 12 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and blend until ice is almost smooth.
2. Moisten rim of 2 (12-ounce) glasses with lime or orange juice and dip in sugar.
3. Pour blended mixture into prepared glasses and serve immediately.

Makes 2 (12-ounce) servings.