This Strawberry Margarita is the best way to enjoy tequila! A perfectly balanced cocktail for those who love the taste of tequila without the bite.
We also love a margarita on the rocks, they both scream summer!
Strawberry Margarita Recipe
The ever-growing divide between margarita lovers remains: frozen or on the rocks?
I think both are perfectly delicious and acceptable, but this frozen version is definitely more fun for celebrating and is perfect for cooling off your tongue after some spicy dishes, like this Chicken Enchilada Dip or these Spicy Fish Tacos.
I also find that the taste of tequila is a little smoother in these frozen margaritas – especially with that salted rim. You have all these delicious flavors intermingling and working together. Sweet strawberries, tart lime juice, and salt – so your tongue doesn’t focus too much on the sharpness of the tequila.
RELATED: Looking for another classy but tasty drink recipe? Check out our Lavender Rose Spritzer! Or our Mango Margarita Slush for another refreshing, blended margarita!
What kind of tequila should I use?
But, really the flavor of this strawberry margarita recipe comes down to two things – the quality of the strawberries that you use, and the quality/type of tequila.
Personally, I can only handle silver tequila which features the blue agave in it’s purest form. On either side of that, you have two versions of “yellow” tequila – gold tequila or reposado.
Gold tequila is probably what you would refer to as the “cheap stuff” – while reposado is aged tequila and apparently gets smoother as you increase in vintage.
My rule of thumb is to pick a tequila that you can drink straight – that is going to give you the best taste. Don’t pick something that needs to be mixed in order to taste tolerable, because that’s not going to enhance this drink!
Ingredients for a Strawberry Margarita
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 cups ice
- 2 strawberries
- 1 lime
- Rimming salt
Tip: if using fresh strawberries, you may want to use 3-4 cups of ice.
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I’m curious – do you prefer your margaritas frozen or on the rocks? And what’s your favorite type of tequila?
More summer cocktail fun
This strawberry margarita is the perfect drink to cool you off in the summer. Great for sippin’ at a BBQ or gathering with friends and family! Another two of our favorite summer drinks that are perfect for crowds is this Pineapple Rum Slush or these beautiful Mermaid Cocktails!
Maybe jello shots are your thing? If so, these Watermelon Jello Shots are great for crowds as well, and are always fun to bring along to a potluck, BBQ, or holiday gathering! We’ll show you two different ways you can make these jello shots, both of which are shaped as watermelon. Fun, right?
And if you need ideas for using up the rest of that tequila, try my Tequila Sunrise!
Strawberry Margarita
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup tequila
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 cups ice
Optional Garnishes
- 2 medium strawberries
- 1 medium lime
- Rimming salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except optional garnishes, in a high-powered blender and puree until smooth.
- Run a cut lime along the edge of the glasses and dip into the margarita salt.
- Portion the margarita mix into the glasses, then garnish as desired with lime and strawberry.
- Serve immediately.
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Kenya says
I need to tip the bartender because this is delicious
Debbie says
Can you use bottled lime juice or does it have to be fresh squeeze? Thank you.
Amanda Formaro says
Fresh squeezed is better, but bottled will work
Taylor says
So good! I’ve substituted the orange juice for triple sec… & sooo yummy!
Also did the same thing but subbed pineapple for strawberry’s! Definitely recommend!!
Amanda Formaro says
Love that, I’ll try it!
Sharleen says
I wouldn’t add the orange juice next time, but I may try triple sec.
Kristen says
This looks delicious, but I have never had salt with a strawberry margarita only a sugar rim. Is the salt better?
Amanda Formaro says
It’s a personal preference! I say try it, if you don’t like it you can always go back to sugar. Experimentation sounds fun haha!
Gary says
Try rimming with half salt and half sugar, for a different taste, or use tajin for a rim
Natalie says
So pretty! I love margaritas, and this one has such a beautiful color. Will definitely try it soon – it’s a great idea for hosting.