It’s that time of year, when little bunnies and the occasional chipmunk start scampering through my back yard. The grass is green again (when did that happen?) and trees are sprouting fresh green leaves. The light always changes on me around now, so please pardon the harsh shadows and highlights for a while. They make the photography process more challenging, in a way that’s both fun and trying.
Yesterday afternoon, after stressing over the cookbook all morning, I stepped outside and realized I was missing the most glorious seventy-two degree afternoon. I still had tons of work to do, though, like this blog post.
My fridge was (is) ironically empty, but my freezer is well-stocked with delicious frozen berries sent from Cascadian Farm for an upcoming project. And I have tequila, always. I decided to slow down and make some frozen strawberry margaritas to commemorate spring. They were just delightful: refreshing, not too sweet, boozy but full of ripe strawberry and fresh citrus flavor. Hope you’ll slow down and sip one soon! If you’re not feeling strawberry, check out my other margaritas here.
Frozen Strawberry Margaritas
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- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mexican
Frozen strawberry margaritas are so refreshing! This margarita recipe is made with all-natural ingredients, and it’s ready in under 10 minutes. Recipe as written below yields 1 cocktail, so multiply as necessary. Just don’t fill the blender past the maximum fill line (trust me!).
Ingredients
Per margarita, multiply as necessary
- 2 ounces silver/blanco tequila*
- 1½ ounces fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar or simple syrup, more to taste
- Heaping ½ cup frozen strawberries, preferably organic
- Scant ½ cup ice cubes
For salting the rims of your glasses
- About 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Small lime wedge
Instructions
- First, prepare your glass(es): Pour the salt onto a very small plate. Run a small wedge of lime around the upper outer rim of your glasses (I usually only salt half of the rim, so I can control how much salt I get in each sip). Roll the dampened rim into the salt mixture. Set the glass aside and repeat as necessary.
- In a blender, combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, agave nectar or simple syrup, strawberries and ice cubes. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and add more a bit more agave nectar if the mixture tastes harsh or just doesn’t quite sing, then blend again. Pour the mixture into your prepared glasses. Feel free to add a few ice cubes to your glasses to keep your drink cold. Serve immediately!
Notes
Recipe adapted from my frozen blueberry margaritas and skinny margarita recipe.
*Tequila recommendations: You definitely want a 100% agave tequila, to avoid any unnecessary additives (also, 100% agave tequila is gluten free, whereas others may not be). My favorite brands are Espolón and Milagro.
More strawberry cocktails: Don’t miss my Strawberry-Infused Mint Julep and Strawberry Smash!
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Crate and Barrel Josie Glassware
Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender (c/o)
OXO Steel Angled Measuring Jigger
Chef’n FreshForce Citrus Juicer, Lemon
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Kari
Strawberry margaritas are my favorite! Yum!!
Kari
lisa @ garlicandzest.com
So when I see posts like this, I just really, really want you to be my next door neighbor! What fun that would be! :-)
Kate
That would be so fun, Lisa! I need help drinking my cocktails! :)
Fernando @ Eating With Your Hands
Looks like the perfect summer drink!
Alice
Oooh, this post popped up in my email and now I wish I had some tequila at home!
From a creators POV I can definitely understand the worries over changing light, however as a reader all I can say is that the photos are beautiful!
Kate
Thank you, Alice!
Alexa [fooduzzi.com]
We’re having a fiesta this weekend, and I can almost guarantee you that these will be making an appearance! These sound incredible!
jean
yummmy!
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Kate
Thanks, Jean!
Robin
So nice to see a margarita recipe that doesn’t require an enormous amount of sugar! I will definitely be having one of these this weekend! :-)
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Kate
Hope you love them, Robin!
Jerilyn
Not only do I love the recipe and the pictures, but the glasses you served them in are so beautiful. Where did you get those glasses? Thanks. It would be great to be able to recreate the drink from start to finish. :)
Kate
Hi Jerilyn, I bought the glasses recently at Crate and Barrel. They’re on the small side (they actually couldn’t quite contain a full margarita), but they’re very pretty!
Alison @ Alison's Allspice
A frozen drink is such a great way to commemorate spring! I think frozen mangos would work well also. I can’t wait to sip these on my porch. Pinned!
Kate
Oh yeah, mango would be fantastic!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
These look so fresh and light. I love the addition of fresh orange juice. Tonight’s treat maybe?
Laura
Ahaha tequila is always a mainstay in my pantry too (riiight next to the brown rice and lentils) :D These sound perfect for the warm weekend we’re about to get here!
Kate
Haha! That is why I like you. :) Hope you’re soaking up that warm weather!
Ashley
These are a spring favorite for me. I mean, I haven’t tried this recipe version yet but I love strawberry margaritas in the spring.
Arianna
We made these last night for my boyfriend’s 21st birthday along with your mango salsa, and they were a huge hit!! Thank you so much for such an awesome recipe!
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Debra
Ms. Taylor, these look delicious! I am wondering, however, if you could please share the name of your glassware?? I love it!
Debra
Woops! Found the info in a previous comment answer! Thank you!
Ashley Madden
Deb, diddo on the glassware!
Who Let the Mum Out?
Mmm, I love a good margarita. This would taste great with some tacos.
Ashley Madden
I have been looking for a refreshing cocktail! Merci Kate!
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Sara @ Cake Over Steak
Yesssss I love strawberry margaritas! So glad to hear that you took a break to enjoy the weather with this drink. When the first warm days of the season pop up, that’s exactly what I feel like doing: hanging out with a good beverage (preferably made with tequila).
Sarah | Broma Bakery
We haves to have a margarita party… with our animals. Haves to.
Kate
Yes yes yes!
Sue
Oh I love frozen strawberry and also frozen mangos.I just need to buy new glasses cause since that time mine have a very used look :)
Ellie Macdonald
wow! This Frozen Strawberry Margaritas is looks Great! My favorite smoothie material is fruit! all kinds! I personally love either bananas or strawberries! This recipe gives me an excuse to trying it! Thanks
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Ellie @ best blender
Yummy! This frozen strawberry recipe looks is really awesome & It’s looks delicious. I like it! This recipe gives me an excuse to trying it! Thanks
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Lexi
This looks amazing! Do you remember where you bought your colander from? I love it!! Thank you!
Natasha
I really liked this, as it wasn’t overly sweet. I also liked adding orange juice rather than triple sec or cointreau. There was still the orange flavor, but no need to buy a second kind of alcohol that would just sit around forever, since we only have margaritas now and then. Thanks for the recipe–these drinks were light and delicious. Perfect for a spring/summer evening.
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Kate
Thanks for your review, Natasha!
Laura Hernandez
I made this exactly as is and it was exactly perfect.
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Patti
I want to make a large batch and keep in the freezer. Will the receipt remain the same?
Kate
Hi, I haven’t tried storing it. It may work. Let me know what you think when you try it!