Refreshing Frozen Strawberry Margarita
A frosty, slushy frozen strawberry margarita with the perfect icy texture, combining tart lime, sweet strawberries, and smooth tequila for a refreshing party drink.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (or frozen)
- 2 ounces tequila blanco
- 1 ounce triple sec or Cointreau
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 to 1.5 tablespoons simple syrup
- 2 cups ice cubes (crushed or whole)
- Salt or sugar for rimming the glass (optional)
- Fresh strawberry or lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into coarse salt or sugar on a small plate. Set aside.
- Wash, hull, and halve fresh strawberries. If using frozen, no prep needed other than measuring.
- In the blender pitcher, combine 1 cup of strawberries, 2 ounces tequila blanco, 1 ounce triple sec, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, and 1 to 1.5 tablespoons simple syrup. Pour in 2 cups ice cubes.
- Pulse the ingredients starting at low speed, then ramp up to high. Blend for about 30 to 45 seconds until you get a thick, slushy texture. Stop and scrape the sides if needed.
- If too thick, add a splash of water or more lime juice to thin slightly. If too thin, add more ice and pulse again. Taste and add more simple syrup if needed.
- Carefully pour into the prepared glasses. Garnish with a fresh strawberry or lime wedge on the rim.
Notes
Do not over-blend to maintain the icy texture. Use fresh lime juice for brightness. Adjust sweetness gradually. Use a strong blender and pulse ice first if needed. Rim glasses just before serving to avoid sogginess. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer and re-blend before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8-10
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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