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Easy Frozen Strawberry Margarita Recipe

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This frozen strawberry margarita recipe is quick and easy to blend up at home! No added sugar or sweeteners – just strawberries, ice, tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice. Next time try a watermelon or strawberry basil margarita.

Bright red blended frozen strawberry margarita with strawberry and lime garnish

This is hands down the frozen cocktail I've made the most in my life – so much so, that I always have a container of it in the freezer so that I'm ready for margarita time all the time! Once you make these, you'll never go back to bottled margarita mix.

There is nothing like a frozen cocktail on a hot summer day! Actually, there's nothing like a fruity, frozen drink on a hot summer day that was prepared by someone else entirely while you lie next to a pool and barely move a muscle.

But since this frozen strawberry margarita only needs a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time, I think we can make an exception.

What are the ingredients for a frozen strawberry margarita?

The ingredients for a strawberry margarita on a counter

For my recipe (which is a longtime favorite that I rarely stray from), you'll need:

  • A lime wedge and margarita salt and/or sugar – These are for rimming your glasses with a salt rim, sugar rim, or both! Sometimes I like a combination of both.
  • Frozen strawberries – You can either buy a bag of frozen strawberries from the store, or you can de-stem fresh strawberries and freeze them in a single layer in the freezer in preparation for this recipe.
  • Ice cubes – The ice is necessary to get that slushy texture we want.
  • Tequila – Whatever kind of tequila you like best is what works best! I would recommend any quality blanco, reposado, or aรฑejo tequilas.
  • Cointreau (or another orange liqueur) – If you don't have any Cointreau, you can substitute any of the following: Triple Sec, Grand Marnier, Orange Curacao. You could even substitute orange juice if you wanted to, but it won't provide as much concentrated flavor.
  • Fresh lime juice – Please don't use the bottle kind that's in the shape of a lime. Juice a fresh lime – it's totally worth the little bit of extra effort.

Prep your garnish and your glasses

Strawberries that have been sliced in preparation for being cocktail garnish

Slice each strawberry and lime wedge at an angle so that they will sit nicely on the edge of your glasses.

A margarita glass being rimmed with salt

Pour margarita salt or sugar (or both) onto a small plate, then rub a lime wedge over the rim of your serving glasses to moisten the edges. Now dip the edges of the glasses into the salt and/or sugar.

How to make frozen strawberry margaritas

The ingredients for a strawberry margarita being poured into a blender

Step 1: In a blender, combine frozen strawberries, ice, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice.

Frozen strawberry margarita in a blender

Step 2: Start blending on the โ€œcrushโ€ or “medium” setting and adjust as you see fit until everything is combined, smooth, and to your desired consistency.

Blended strawberry margarita being poured into salt rimmed glass

Step 3: Evenly distribute between your prepared serving glasses.

Close up of bright red blended frozen strawberry margaritas

Garnish, serve immediately and enjoy!

Helpful tips for making frozen margaritas

  1. Get all your ingredients as cold as possible. Stick the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and serving glasses in the fridge!
  2. Prep your glasses. It doesn't matter if you use traditional margarita glasses or just a random pint glass – rub the rim with a lime wedge and then dip it in margarita salt or sugar (or both!). The lime juice helps it all stick to the edges!
  3. Use cubed ice, not crushed – crushed ice is quicker to melt.
  4. Use your blender's crush ice setting first, then adjust for a smooth blend.

What can I use instead of Cointreau?

If you don't have any Cointreau, you can substitute any of the following:

  • Triple Sec
  • Grand Marnier
  • Orange Curacao

You could even substitute orange juice if you wanted to, but it won't provide as much concentrated flavor.

What is the difference between a margarita and a frozen margarita?

This might seem like a silly question, but it's really not!

  • A traditional margarita is prepared by shaking the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and is served on the rocks (aka: in a glass with ice cubes).
  • A frozen margarita is prepared by combining the ingredients and ice cubes in a blender to create an icy, frosty concoction.
Bright red blended frozen strawberry margarita with a salted rim

What is the difference between a strawberry margarita and a strawberry daiquiri?

A strawberry margarita uses tequila, while a strawberry daiquiri uses rum (and my personal preference is white rum).

Just swap those two and omit the orange liqueur if you want to turn this into a daiquiri. Easy peasy!

Can I make frozen margaritas ahead of time?

Absolutely! Once you've made the mix, put it in a freezer-safe container and stick it in the freezer until you're ready for it.

The alcohol will prevent it from completely freezing, and you can just stick it in the blender again and pulse for a few seconds to freshen it up before serving.

Does this taste like the Chili's strawberry margarita recipe?

I'm not going to lie to you – it's been many years since I've been to a Chili's, so I don't remember the flavor of theirs enough to compare it to my recipe. That said, this one is delicious so I don't think you can wrong – even if it doesn't taste just like the Chili's margarita ;)

Why doesn't this recipe use simple syrup?

It doesn't need the added sweetness! As long as your strawberries have a good flavor, that's all you'll need. However, if your sweet tooth demands more sweetness, you can add a little simple syrup to the blender.

What is the difference between a margarita and a frozen margarita?

A traditional margarita is prepared by shaking the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and is served on the rocks (aka: in a glass with ice cubes). A frozen margarita is prepared by combining the ingredients and ice cubes in a blender to create an icy, frosty concoction.

What can I use instead of Cointreau?

If you don't have any Cointreau, you can substitute any of the following: Triple Sec, Grand Marnier, Orange Curacao. You could even substitute orange juice if you wanted to, but it won't provide as much concentrated flavor.

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Frozen Strawberry Margarita Recipe

3.67 from 3 votes
This frozen strawberry margarita recipe is quick and easy to blend up at home! No added sugar or sweeteners – just strawberries, ice, tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings (15 ounces each)

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Ingredients
 

Instructions

  • Rub a lime wedge over the rim of your serving glasses to moisten the edges, then dip in the margarita salt and/or sugar (I love to use a mix of the two!). Set aside.
    Lime slice
    Margarita salt and/or sugar
  • In a blender, combine frozen strawberries, ice, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Start blending on the โ€œcrushโ€ or "medium" setting and adjust as you see fit until everything is combined, smooth and to your desired consistency.
    1.5 cups (216 g) strawberries
    1.5 cups (354 โ…ž g) ice cubes
    3 ounces (85 g) tequila
    2 ounces (56 โ…” g) Cointreau
    1 ounce (28 โ…“ g) fresh lime juice
  • Evenly distribute between your two prepared glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries and/or lime wedges. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    Strawberries and lime slices

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Notes

Storage: Can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months. When ready to drink, just throw it in the blender for a few seconds to loosen it up, pour and serve!

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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Recipe created by Leslie Kiszka
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2 Comments

  1. 1 star
    I so wanted to like this but it tasted watered down and it wasnโ€™t very sweet. It tasted like it needed some agave or simple syrup.

  2. 5 stars
    What a lovely looking and refreshing drink for this warm weather we have at present.
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