Strawberry Margarita Recipe

This frozen strawberry margarita recipe balances sweet strawberries, tart lime, and smooth tequila for the perfect summer cocktail. After dozens of tests, this version delivers restaurant-quality results with a simple, foolproof method.

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Course: "Cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: frozen cocktails, strawberry margarita, summer drinks, tequila recipes

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Resting Time: 2

Total Time: 2 8

Servings:

Calories: 215kcal

Cost: $5

Equipment

Blender High-speed blender like Vitamix for smooth consistency
Jigger For accurate liquid measurement
Paring Knife To hull and slice strawberries
Tray To freeze strawberries evenly

Ingredients

▢ 2 pounds Fresh strawberries — Hulled and sliced then frozen
▢ 8 oz Silver tequila — Espolon or similar
▢ 4 oz Cointreau or triple sec
▢ 4 oz Fresh lime juice — Never bottled
▢ 2 oz Simple syrup — Homemade preferred
▢ Kosher salt — For rimming glasses
▢ Ice cubes — Enough to thicken blend

Instructions

Hull and slice the strawberries, then freeze them for at least 2 hours. Rim glasses with lime juice and kosher salt.
Measure out tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup using a jigger for accuracy.
Add frozen strawberries and ice to a blender along with the liquid ingredients. Blend for exactly 60 seconds until smooth.
Pour immediately into the prepared glasses. Garnish with a strawberry slice and lime wedge. Serve cold.

Notes

Always freeze your strawberries and measure your liquids for best consistency. Avoid store-bought mixes for fresh flavor.

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