![]() ![]() Can be served on the rocks from a cocktail shaker or blended in a high-speed blender. So what is the classic margarita recipe? Typically, the main ingredients for a margarita are tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. ***T his post includes affiliate links which means if you click on one of the product links I may receive compensation from the seller, at no additional cost to you. In my opinion, this is the best margarita out there and it uses simple ingredients. It is cold and refreshing yet it will make your lips pucker. Traditional margaritas, fruit-flavored, spicy cucumber margaritas but in the summer there is nothing better than a batch of frozen whole lime margaritas made with fresh limes. I like margaritas in all shapes and sizes. I don't know about you but there is just something about a margarita that lifts my spirits. Make sure to serve with a spoon, as the mixture will likely be too thick to drink through a straw!Įnjoy and let us know what you think by commenting below, rating our recipes, subscribing, following, and liking us on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok! Don’t forget to subscribe to get updates on new recipes and tips & tricks.įootnote: Remember to use fresh produce and high quality liquor for this recipe.Jump to Recipe Any Frozen Margarita Lovers out there? Also, because you are using no ice in the frozen version, keep in mind that it will yield less volume and fewer servings (about three or four 8 ounce cocktails). ![]() Just omit the ice cubes, but use the same quantity (16 ounces) of frozen strawberries, and halve them (or quarter them if they are large). The drink will be much sweeter and stronger without ice, but still delicious. Prefer a Frozen Margarita? If you prefer the texture of a scoopable frozen margarita, then it’s an easy fix. You can choose to use ½ cup to 1 cup of ice cubes for a thinner, more drinkable blended margarita. Just use the same quantity (16 ounces) of frozen strawberries, and halve them (or quarter them if they are large). If your strawberries are super sweet, use only ¼ cup of agave nectar instead.ĭon’t Have Fresh Strawberries? Although we prefer fresh organic strawberries for this recipe, you can use frozen. Make it Less Sweet: Depending on the sweetness of your fresh strawberries, you can increase or decrease the amount of agave nectar, as needed. Make it Sweeter: Add up to ½ cup of agave nectar for an extra sweet cocktail. For an even spicier heat, leave some of the seeds in, or replace the fresh jalapeño with a serrano pepper instead! Just destem and remove seeds from 1 fresh jalapeño, and drop it into the blender with the other ingredients. ![]() Make it Spicy: We recommend making this cocktail as directed, but if you really want that sweet and spicy flavor, try adding a fresh hot pepper. Have any dietary preferences that won’t quite work with our recipe? It’s time to customize and Pimp Our Recipe. Stir mixture to combine any liquids that have settled, and continue with Step 5. If you want to get fancy and don’t like foam on the top of your cocktail, just let the mixture rest in the blender for 1 to 2 minutes after blending, then skim off foam with a large spoon. Both the NutriBullet high speed blender, and the Vitamix high-speed blender work extremely well for this recipe. Use a high-speed blender to get a smoother texture in seconds. ![]() You can also use your favorite Tequila, but we recommend using a high quality Tequila, like Blanco Tequila by El Padrino.īlanco Tequila is best for this recipe as the smokiness and intensity from reposado or añejo Tequilas can overpower your drink and change the flavor of this refreshing cocktail. Use high quality ingredients, including fresh organic produce, and great quality liquor. How do you ensure the best results from our recipe? Our 5 tips to making great Blended Strawberry Margaritas: The combination of these five ingredients makes this drink a beautiful sipping cocktail with a lovely finish that is super refreshing and not cloyingly sweet. We also used a high quality (and highly rated) Blanco Tequila by El Padrino, as well as Cointreau liqueur instead of triple sec. The difference with our recipe is that we used fresh organic strawberries, fresh squeezed lime juice, and agave nectar. Most blended or frozen margarita recipes use frozen strawberries, which greatly impacts the flavor. This is a great afternoon drink on a warm afternoon or summer evening, even for those (like me) that don’t like their cocktails on the super sweet side. Much to my surprise, this delicious libation turned out to be a well balanced cocktail that is not too sweet. During strawberry season this year, I had an overabundance of ripe strawberries and decided on making a strawberry cocktail. A Definite Recipe During Strawberry Season!Īlthough I tend to not like sweet or blended cocktails, sometimes I just want something different and refreshing. ![]()
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