Black Margarita Recipe - Texas Oilman Margaritas (2024)

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Why yes, I have found the Ultimate Texas Margarita Recipe. 😀

So, people are always asking me how we develop recipes for Urban Cowgirl.

I always say I’m just lookin for that extra special summpin summpin,that I know Texans and Southerners are into— the recipes have to be tried and true and the dishes tend to be familiar, but done up in lipstick and high heels.

That my friends is exactly where this BLACK MARGARITA RECIPE, comes in!

AKA, the Texas Oilman Margarita!

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I was minding my own business, scrolling through Instagram recently and came across a photo that D Magazine had posted…

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My heart almost shot out of my chest like that scene in Alien, and I immediately contacted them to ask for permission to make a similar design for you guys! How freakin cute is that?! It’s called the Texas Oilman Margarita, and it hails from El Bolero, an upscale, authentic, mexican eatery in Dallas.

This Black Margarita Recipefeatures Cointreau Negro and charred agave, in addition to fresh lime juice and blackberry syrup, and was designed to honor the oil legacy in Dallas. It’s also a super delicious, on the rocks margarita recipe, and in my opinion a true Texas Margarita (even featuring our favorite wild growing berry bush, good ole Texas blackberries).

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For our at home version of the Texas Oilman Margarita, we designed an easy to make blackberry syrup (using high quality blackberry jam) and stuck to classic fresh margarita ingredients with fresh lime juice, top shelf tequila blanco, and Grand Marnier.

When making a classic Texas margarita on the rocks, you’ve got to use fresh lime juice, there’s just no other way to do it. Getting that extra flavor and freshness that comes from freshly juiced limes, makes all the difference.

What tequila is best for Texas margaritas?

For this particular recipe we chose a tequila blanco, simply to preserve the color as much as possible. If you want to use a gold tequila, you certainly can but we can’t promise the colors in the margarita won’t change.

In Texas style margarita recipes, it’s common to use high quality tequila like Don Julio, Herradura, or Casamigos, these premium tequilas work in clean and pure classic margaritas, specialty margaritas, and even other tequila co*cktails, making them very versatile. Also, higher quality usually means less of a hangover if you (LIKE US), agree that this is in fact the best margarita recipe in Texas.

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Cointreau vs. Grand Marnier in Margaritas?

The Grand Marnier in my recipe is fully personal. I researched it in culinary school, have a history with it, and I think Grand Marnier makes a recipe a truly presidential, or top shelf margarita. If you feel completely the opposite and you want to use Cointreau, it will work fine. (And if we ever meet at a bar, we will do a side by side taste test. 😛 )

The gold sugar is available here and the edible gold stars are available here.

Rock candy is available here on Amazon.

Obviously, you’ve GOT to try making this Black Margarita for your favorite holidays!

I’m talking Super Bowl margaritas, New Years Eve co*cktail ideas, even Mardi Gras co*cktails!! Hello, this baby is just begging to be served on Bourbon Street…

MAKE SURE YOU PIN IT FOR LATER!!!

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Here is the recipe for the Black Margarita Recipe,

AKA the Texas Oilman Margarita!

If you make the recipe and post it to social media, tag Urban Cowgirl! I’d love to see how it turns out!

If you’re throwing a party, I’ve got some of my favorite party recipes right here…

Texas Brisket Chili

Brisket Queso

Torchy’s Queso

Houston Rodeo Blue Ribbon Potato Salad

Texas Twinkies

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Yield: 1 co*cktail with additional blackberry simple syrup

Oilman Margaritas Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

This black oilman margarita is a copykat version of the Dallas margarita of the year!

Ingredients

  • Serves 1 shaken in a co*cktail shaker:
  • 1 ¼ oz. tequila blanco
  • 3/4 oz. grand marnier
  • 1 oz. blackberry simple syrup (see below)
  • 1 oz. fresh lime juice (1-2 limes)
  • Splash blue curacao
  • Pinch salt
  • Splash of water if desired (about ¾ oz.)
  • Gold Edible Sugar and Edible Stars
  • A saucer of corn syrup or rose’s lime syrup to rim the glasses with gold sugar
  • Lime slices for garnish
  • 1 rock candy per margarita
  • For the blackberry simple syrup:
  • 1 small jar seedless blackberry jelly or jam
  • 1 ½ c. water

Instructions

  1. For the blackberry simple syrup:
  2. In a small saucepan, empty the contents of the jar of blackberry jam and 1 ½ c. water. Bring to a boil and whisk until the jam melts down into the water. Simmer 5-8 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. Transfer to a permanent storage container. (I use a squirt bottle.) The syrup should be kept in the refrigerator. Can be kept 1 month.
  3. In a co*cktail shaker add the tequila, blackberry simple syrup, blue curacao, fresh lime juice, Grand Marnier, pinch of salt, and a splash of water. Add a cup or so of ice and place the lid on the shaker. Shake 40 times.
  4. To prepare the glass:
  5. Take a glass and dip the rim in corn syrup (or any bar syrup) and then dip the rim into the gold sugar. Very carefully pour the shaken margarita into the glass so as not to disturb the sugar. Garnish the glass with edible stars and a rock candy stirrer. Garnish with lime.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 5Sodium: 41mgCarbohydrates: 1gSugar: 1g

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FAQs

Black Margarita Recipe - Texas Oilman Margaritas? ›

The co*cktail is typically made with tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, agave, and a teaspoon of activated charcoal. It can be garnished with a lime wedge or salt on the rim for extra flavor. Overall, the black margarita is a fun and creative twist on a beloved co*cktail.

What is a black margarita made of? ›

The co*cktail is typically made with tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, agave, and a teaspoon of activated charcoal. It can be garnished with a lime wedge or salt on the rim for extra flavor. Overall, the black margarita is a fun and creative twist on a beloved co*cktail.

What's the difference between a margarita and a Texas margarita? ›

What makes a Texas margarita different from the traditional margarita is the addition of fresh orange juice. This gives a juicy and citrusy touch, making the drink lighter and more refreshing than the classic margarita. The classic margarita only relies on lime juice to counter the orange liqueur and tequila.

What is the legend Texas Roadhouse margarita? ›

Texas Roadhouse's Legendary Margarita is made with 19% Persian lime juice and blue agave from the Jalisco region of Mexico, blended with orange oils, which creates a one-of-a-kind flavor profile.

Is Cointreau or triple sec better for margaritas? ›

The classic margarita calls for Cointreau (plus good silver tequila and fresh lime juice). Because its flavor is uncomplicated by spice notes, Cointreau is very adaptable in blending, and shakes up beautifully with clear spirits as well as with brandies, and darker, aged liquors.

What is a dirty margarita made of? ›

Combine tequila, olive juice, lime juice, triple sec, simple syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the glass over ice cubes. Garnish with olives and onions.

How much is the Terry Black's margarita? ›

The finished product comes with red-colored salt around the rim and a slice of blood orange. The margarita costs $8. During National Margarita Day on Feb. 22, the black margarita is just $3 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

What is in black death drink? ›

Black Death is a potent and flavorful co*cktail that packs a punch with its combination of coconut rum, vodka, peach schnapps, triple sec, white rum, gin, blackcurrant cordial, grenadine, and ... more.

What is a margarita without ice called? ›

One of my favourite co*cktails to drink as 'aperitif' (before a meal) is the Classic Margarita Straight-Up (chilled and served without ice).

Are margaritas Mexican or Texan? ›

Francisco "Pancho" Morales says he created the Margarita in the summer of 1942 whilst working in a bar called Tommy's Place on Juarez Avenue in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, after "A lady came in and said, 'Let me have a Magnolia. '" on the 4th July 1942.

Are frozen margaritas a Texas thing? ›

In fact, whenever a bartender serves a frozen margarita around the world, its origins can be traced back to Dallas, Texas.

What is a Candyman margarita? ›

The seasonal Candyman Margarita is a fun and frightening addition to the Bartesian family of margaritas, with sweet, sour, citrus, berry and candy notes. A co*cktail so delicious it'll make you say Candyman five times! It's the perfect margarita for the tequila lover looking for a fun twist on the classic co*cktail.

What should always be asked when a guest orders a margarita? ›

Final answer: When a guest orders a margarita, always ask for ID to verify age, suggest upsell options, inquire about flavor preference, and whether they would like salt or no salt on the rim and if they prefer the margarita on the rocks or frozen.

What makes a co*cktail black? ›

You can add activated charcoal to just about any co*cktail recipe and the result will be a black drink.

What's in a black tie margarita? ›

First, we rim two glasses with a lime slice and dip the edges in the black sanding sugar. Then, we add the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice before all three food colorings. Once the food colorings are in, we mix and stir until we get the black color that is synonymous with the Black Tie Margarita.

How to make a black sugar rim? ›

Rimming Sugar: In a zip top bag, mix together 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract and 15 drops of black food color until well combined. Pour onto a plate. Dip rims of co*cktail glasses in water, and then in sugar mixture to coat.

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