Frozen Strawberry Margarita Cocktail
Blended frozen strawberry margarita made with fresh lime juice, white tequila, and orange liqueur. Smooth, frosty cocktail garnished with lime wheels and fresh strawberries. Adjust consistency with ice or water to preference.
Ingredients
- 1 16-oz frozen strawberries, thawed or frozen
- ¼ c fresh lime juice
- 4 oz white tequilasilver tequila1:1
tequila styles are interchangeable
- 2 oz orange-flavored liqueur, such as CointreauGrand Marnier1:1
similar orange liqueur
- lime wheels(optional)
- whole fresh strawberries, for garnish(optional)
- ice or water, to adjust consistency(optional)
- coarse sugar, to coat glass rim(optional)
- lime wedges, to coat glass rim(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add half the frozen strawberries to a high-powered blender with lime juice, tequila, and orange-flavored liqueur.
- 2
Cover and blend on highest setting until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Remove vent cap and add remaining frozen strawberries one at a time while blender runs, continuing to blend until all strawberries are incorporated and mixture is completely smooth.
- 4
For thicker margaritas, add ice until desired consistency. For thinner consistency, add water.
- 5
Pour into serving glasses and garnish with lime wheels and fresh strawberries immediately before serving.
Tips
Use a high-powered blender to achieve completely smooth texture
Add remaining frozen strawberries gradually while blender runs for even incorporation
Adjust consistency immediately after blending before pouring
Good to Know
Best served immediately after blending
Prepare blended mixture up to 1 hour before serving and refrigerate, adding ice or water just before pouring
Serve immediately in chilled glasses with lime wheel and fresh strawberry garnish
Common Mistakes
Over-blend to avoid watery consistency from strawberry ice melting
Add remaining strawberries gradually to avoid liquid splashing from blender
Coat rim with sugar and lime before pouring to avoid coating dissolving
Substitutions
tequila styles are interchangeable