Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Sweet & Refreshing: A perfect balance of sweet strawberries, tangy lime, and smooth spirit.
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Smooth & Slushy: The frozen margarita mix gives it the perfect texture without watering it down with ice.
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Quick & Easy: Just blend and serve, ideal for last-minute gatherings.
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Customizable: Adjust the sweetness or spice level by adding more lime or chili powder on the rim.
Ingredients
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1 cup frozen strawberries
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2 oz non-alcoholic distilled spirit
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1 oz orange liqueur (or a non-alcoholic version)
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3 oz frozen margarita mix (or fresh lime juice with simple syrup)
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1 oz simple syrup
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Granulated sugar for rimming glasses
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Lime wedges for garnish
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
Directions
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Prepare Margarita Mix: Freeze your margarita mix in ice cube trays for 2-3 hours or until solid.
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Rim the Glasses: Rub a lime wedge around the glass rims, then dip in granulated sugar to coat.
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Blend: In a blender, combine frozen strawberries, non-alcoholic distilled spirit, orange liqueur, margarita mix, and simple syrup. Blend until smooth.
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Serve: Pour into the prepared glasses, garnish with lime wedges, and serve immediately.
Servings and Timing
This recipe makes 2 servings and takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
Variations
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Pitcher Version: Multiply the recipe to serve a crowd. For a 6-drink batch, blend 9 oz non-alcoholic spirit, 6 oz orange liqueur, 15 oz margarita mix, 3 oz simple syrup, and 3 cups frozen strawberries.
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Spicy Kick: Add chili powder to the sugar rim for a spicy twist.
Storage/Reheating
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Storage: Margaritas are best enjoyed immediately. However, you can keep leftover margarita mix in the freezer for future use.
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Reheating: Serve directly from the freezer as these margaritas are intended to be slushy.
FAQs
Can I use fresh strawberries?
Yes, fresh strawberries can be used, but the slushy texture works best with frozen fruit.
Can I make this drink ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the margarita mix and freeze it for later use.
Conclusion
Frozen Strawberry Margaritas are the ultimate refreshing cocktail for any celebration. With their sweet, fruity flavor and smooth texture, they’re perfect for summer evenings, parties, or anytime you want a fun and delicious drink.
Frozen Strawberry Margarita
Frozen Strawberry Margaritas are a sweet and refreshing cocktail, perfect for summer gatherings or a relaxing evening. With a smooth, slushy texture and the right balance of sweetness from strawberries and tanginess from lime, this vibrant drink is the ideal treat for any occasion. Easy to make and fully customizable!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Cocktail, Summer Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
1 cup frozen strawberries
2 oz non-alcoholic distilled spirit
1 oz orange liqueur (or a non-alcoholic version)
3 oz frozen margarita mix (or fresh lime juice with simple syrup)
1 oz simple syrup
Granulated sugar for rimming glasses
Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare Margarita Mix: Freeze your margarita mix in ice cube trays for 2-3 hours or until solid.
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Rim the Glasses: Rub a lime wedge around the glass rims, then dip in granulated sugar to coat.
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Blend: In a blender, combine frozen strawberries, non-alcoholic distilled spirit, orange liqueur, margarita mix, and simple syrup. Blend until smooth.
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Serve: Pour the margarita into the prepared glasses, garnish with lime wedges, and serve immediately.
Notes
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Pitcher Version: Multiply the recipe to serve a crowd. For a 6-drink batch, blend 9 oz non-alcoholic spirit, 6 oz orange liqueur, 15 oz margarita mix, 3 oz simple syrup, and 3 cups frozen strawberries.
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Spicy Kick: Add chili powder to the sugar rim for a fun and spicy twist.
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Frozen Fruit: Frozen strawberries provide the best slushy texture, but fresh strawberries can also be used.
