Make a cool, refreshing Frozen Strawberry Margarita in just minutes using only fresh ingredients and your kitchen blender. This recipe blends fresh strawberries and lime juice with tequila, triple sec and lots of ice to create a thick and delicious boozy frozen cocktail.
A classic frozen margarita is turned into one flavored with fresh or frozen strawberries, tequila, and freshly squeezed lime juice— with subtle hints of orange-flavored triple sec.
Blended strawberry margaritas make a delicious, refreshing frozen cocktail. They are wonderful to enjoy when you're in need of a cool down during the hot spring and summer months.
But they are good anytime of the year. Especially when accompanying your favorite Mexican dinner—like chicken taquitos, jalapeño cheddar chicken, or loaded beef and veggie nachos. Or with a sweet strawberry margarita muffin.
This recipe does not use margarita mix nor simple syrup. Only fresh ingredients are used here to create an absolutely delicious, smooth and slushy frozen cocktail.
After you try this margarita recipe, make sure to check out how to make a frozen piña colada and piña colada popsicles!
🧂 Ingredients
This blended strawberry margarita recipe uses:
- Silver tequila
- Triple sec (specifically Cointreau)
- Fresh lime juice
- Fresh strawberry
- Ice
It does not use a margarita mix nor simple syrup. Granulated sugar is only used to line the rim of the glass and not the drink itself, keeping it natural and fresh.
Serving Size
Yield: 2 large margaritas, plus more for topping off
It makes two 14 ounce margaritas, plus a little extra. Only 4 ounces of each is alcohol, though, and the rest is made of ice and strawberry.
Proof: ~30% ABV
This is a strong cocktail. But it's absolutely delicious! With 80-proof tequila, plus triple sec and other mix-ins like fruit, ice, and water, classic frozen margaritas can have a proof between 15 and 35.
Proof varies greatly depending on your choice of triple sec and tequila, along with how many cups of ice and strawberries you mix in. Those made with a margarita mix typically have less alcohol volume. And since this one isn't, it's pretty strong!
Yes, you can! Replace the Cointreau (or other triple sec variety) with an orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier.
Margarita Ratio
This recipe goes with the 2-1-1 ratio.
2 parts tequila
1 part triple sec
1 part lime juice
If you want to make a shaken (on the rocks) margarita rather than a frozen one, you would simply add the ingredients using this ratio to your cocktail shaker and shake. Then pour into a cup of ice, preferably in a salt rimmed glass.
The difference between the frozen margarita and one on the rocks is simply a cup of ice (and fruit if you're making a fruit-flavored one).
Making a frozen strawberry margarita in a blender is simple. Add all of your ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth and slushy.
I use my Instant Pot Ace Nova Cooking Blender for all of my blended drinks, including smoothies, frappuccinos, and frozen hot chocolate. The crushed ice and pulse settings both work perfectly to create a smooth and slushy frozen strawberry margarita without chunks of ice or berries.
It takes only a few minutes to put together and since this recipe uses only fresh ingredients, you get a margarita with the best flavor there is.
🍹Recipe Variations
- If you prefer a margarita on the weaker side, use less tequila or a triple sec brand with a lower proof than Cointreau.
- For a thicker slushy consistency, use more strawberries or replace the fresh with frozen strawberries.
- For a thinner version, use another half cup or cup of ice.
- Create a custom cocktail by adding other fruits. Mango, pineapple, kiwi, peach, raspberry, and banana all go well with strawberry.
- Instead of lining the glass with granulated sugar, create a salt rimmed glass.
Step-By-Step Directions
Making frozen cocktails in a blender is simple. Add all of your ingredients and blend until smooth and slushy.
I use my Instant Pot Ace Nova Cooking Blender for all of my blended drinks, including smoothies, frappuccinos, and frozen hot chocolate. The crushed ice and pulse settings both work perfectly to create a smooth and slushy frozen strawberry margarita without chunks of ice or berries.
It takes only a few minutes to put together and since this recipe uses only fresh ingredients, you get the best flavor there is.
To make it follow these simple steps:
- Add the tequila, fresh lime juice, and Cointreau to the blender first. Then add washed and hulled strawberries, followed by the cups of ice.
- If using any of the IP Ace Blenders, pulse on speed 10 for 40 seconds. For other blenders, blend until smooth and slushy. This is generally between 30 seconds and 1 minute depending on the strength of your blender. You'll know it's done when the strawberries have been blended until smooth and the drink has a slushy consistency.
- Pour into a chilled glass that has been lined with granulated sugar. Garnish with strawberry and lime slices.
Enjoy!
Tips
- For the best blended margarita, use a quality silver tequila (also called blanco). While top shelf isn't necessary, a good quality tequila will make your margarita the best it can be.
- Fresh lime juice gives the best flavor, but bottled works great too.
- If using the Instant Pot Ace Blenders, make sure to add the ingredients in the recommended order for cold beverages. This means adding the liquids first, then the fruit, and the ice last.
- For the perfect frozen margarita that stays cold and frozen, wet the rim of the glass with water. Then turn it upside down into a plate of granulated sugar to line the rim with the sugar. Chill the glasses in the fridge for about 15-30 minutes before blending into a smooth and slushy margarita. Alternatively, create a salt rimmed glass.
- Use fresh, fully ripe strawberries during the summer season for the best flavor. During the winter months, frozen strawberries will do just fine.
Recipe
Frozen Strawberry Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 oz lime juice
- 2 oz Cointreau
- 4 oz silver tequila
- 12 large strawberries, washed and hulled
- 3 cups ice
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to the blender in the order listed.
- Pulse on high speed for 30-60 seconds, until the drink is smooth and frothy. If using the Instant Pot Ace Cooking Blenders, pulse on speed 10 for 40 seconds.
- Line a margarita glass with sugar by wetting the rim and dipping it into a plate of white sugar. Pour the frozen margarita in and garnish with lime and strawberry slices.
Notes
Nutrition
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Priya Maha
Love this frozen strawberry margarita. And I am definitely going to try it out next with other fruits as you suggested!