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frozen margarita

Easy Frozen Margarita

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Blend the ultimate Frozen Margarita in five minutes with this incredibly refreshing recipe. The secret to a smooth, restaurant-quality slushie texture lies in balancing fresh lime juice with the precise amount of solid ice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Italian-Mexican Fusion
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces blanco or silver tequila 100% agave preferred
  • 2 ounces fresh lime juice Freshly squeezed only
  • 2 ounces orange liqueur Triple sec or Cointreau
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar Adjust to taste
  • 2 cups ice cubes Solid freezer cubes
  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt For rimming the glasses
  • 1 whole lime Cut into wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Blender High-powered preferred
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons For accurate ratios
  • 1 Citrus juicer For fresh lime juice

Method
 

  1. Rub a freshly cut lime wedge firmly along the rim of each serving glass to generously moisten the outer edge, then dip into coarse salt.
    frozen margarita
  2. Pour the measured tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, orange liqueur, and sweet agave nectar directly into the bottom of your blender pitcher.
    pouring fresh lime juice into a blender with tequila
  3. Carefully add the solid ice cubes directly on top of the vibrant liquid ingredients.
  4. Start your blender machine on a low speed to gently begin breaking down the ice, then gradually increase the motor speed to the highest setting.
    blending frozen margarita mixture on high speed
  5. Divide the perfectly blended mixture evenly among your beautifully prepared serving glasses and garnish with a lime wheel.

Nutrition

Serving: 240gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Place your empty serving glasses in the back of the freezer for at least ten to fifteen minutes before pouring to keep your drink colder longer.

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