Frozen Strawberry Margarita
This refreshing Frozen Strawberry Margarita combines fresh strawberries, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice blended with ice for a perfectly balanced sweet-tart cocktail that’s ideal for summer gatherings or Mexican-inspired meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled (frozen works too, just reduce ice slightly)
- 4 oz ½ cup silver/blanco tequila
- 2 oz ¼ cup triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 oz 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1-2 limes)
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or simple syrup adjust to taste
- 3 cups ice cubes
- Coarse salt for rimming glasses optional
- Lime wedges and strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your glasses by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping in coarse salt if desired. Place glasses in the freezer to chill while you make the margaritas.
- Hull the strawberries by removing the green tops, then rinse them thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Add strawberries, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave nectar to your blender. Pulse a few times to break down the strawberries before adding ice.
- Add the ice cubes and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and has a slushy consistency, about 30-45 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more agave/simple syrup or lime juice as needed.
- Pour immediately into your chilled glasses. The mixture will start to separate if left sitting too long.
- Garnish with strawberry slices and lime wedges, then serve immediately while still frozen and slushy.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, let hulled berries macerate with a tablespoon of sugar for 30 minutes before blending.
- If you prefer a thicker consistency, freeze the strawberries beforehand and reduce the amount of ice.
- The quality of tequila makes a big difference—aim for 100% agave silver/blanco tequila for the cleanest flavor.
- For a make-ahead option, blend everything except the ice, store in the refrigerator, then add to a blender with ice just before serving.
- For a mocktail version, substitute the alcohol with equal parts white grape juice and a splash of orange extract.