Strawberry Margarita Recipe

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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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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Resting Time 2

Total Time 2 8

Servings: 4

Course: "Cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 215

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

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

Method

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 65mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

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

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