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 ice to create a thick and delicious boozy frozen cocktail.
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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. 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.
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.
After you try this margarita recipe, make sure to check out how to make a frozen piña colada and piña colada popsicles! If you'd like a non-alcoholic drink, this virgin moscow mule is a great choice.
Ingredients
This blended strawberry margarita recipe uses:
- Silver tequila
- Triple sec (specifically Cointreau)
- Fresh lime juice
- Fresh or frozen strawberries
- Ice
This recipe goes with the 2-1-1 ratio: 2 parts tequila, 1 part triple sec and 1 part lime juice.
Chef's Tips
- 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 or salt to line the rim of the glass. Chill the glasses in the fridge for about 15-30 minutes before blending.
- If using frozen strawberries, you can use less or no ice.
Recipe Yield
Yield: 2 large fourteen-ounce margaritas
Instructions
Making frozen cocktails in a blender is simple. Add all of your ingredients and blend until smooth and slushy.
- Add the tequila, fresh lime juice, and Cointreau to the blender first. Then add washed and hulled strawberries, followed by the ice.
- Blend on high speed until smooth, between 30 and 90 seconds depending on your blender.
- Pour into a chilled glass. Garnish with strawberry and lime slices.
Margarita Variations
- 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.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can! Replace the Cointreau (or other triple sec variety) with an orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier.
If you want to make a shaken or "on the rocks" margarita rather than a frozen one, you would simply add all ingredients except for ice to a cocktail shaker and shake. Then pour into a cup of ice, preferably in a salt rimmed glass.
Yes. If using frozen strawberries, use less ice or none at all depending on how thick you want the margarita to be.
Recipe
Frozen Strawberry Margarita
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 4 oz silver tequila
- 2 oz Cointreau or triple sec
- 2 oz lime juice
- 12 large strawberries washed and hulled
- 3 cups ice
Instructions
- Add the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, strawberries and ice to the blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and slushy, between 30 and 90 seconds depending on blender.
- Line a margarita glass with sugar by wetting the rim and dipping it into a plate of white sugar or salt. Pour frozen margarita into the glass and garnish with strawberry and lime slices.
Notes
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Priya Maha says
Love this frozen strawberry margarita. And I am definitely going to try it out next with other fruits as you suggested!