Ingredients
1.5 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
3 oz (4.5 tablespoons) silver/blanco tequila
1 oz (1.5 tablespoons) Cointreau or triple sec
1 oz (1.5 tablespoons) fresh lime juice
0.5 oz (1 tablespoon) agave nectar or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
1.5 cups ice
Lime wedges and extra strawberries for garnish
Coarse salt or sugar for rimming (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Glasses (Optional but Recommended). If you like a salted or sugared rim, prepare your glasses first. Pour about a quarter inch of coarse salt (or sugar for a sweeter take on this strawberry margarita recipe) onto a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim into the salt or sugar, twisting gently to coat. Set aside.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients in Blender. In a powerful blender, combine the frozen strawberries, silver tequila, Cointreau (or triple sec), fresh lime juice, agave nectar (or simple syrup), and ice. Ensure your blender is capable of crushing ice for that perfect frozen strawberry margarita recipe consistency.
Step 3: Blend Until Smooth. Secure the lid on your blender and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and reaches a thick, slushy consistency. You might need to use a tamper or stop and stir once or twice to ensure all ingredients are incorporated. The consistency is crucial for a truly enjoyable frozen strawberry margarita.
Step 4: Taste and Adjust. This is an important step! Taste the strawberry margarita mixture. Does it need more sweetness? Add a touch more agave nectar. Is it too sweet? A splash more lime juice can balance it out. Want a stronger kick? Add a tiny bit more tequila, though be mindful of the alcohol content. This ensures your strawberry margarita recipe is tailored perfectly to your palate.
Step 5: Pour and Garnish. Carefully pour the blended frozen strawberry margarita into your prepared glasses. Garnish each glass with a fresh lime wedge and a whole strawberry on the rim or floating in the drink. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade strawberry margarita recipe!
Notes
Adjust sweetness to your preference based on the ripeness of your strawberries. For an extra kick, add a tiny pinch of chili powder to the rim salt or a thin slice of jalapeño to the blender. For best results, use a powerful blender capable of crushing ice to achieve that perfect slushy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks & Holiday Treats
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg