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A strawberry margarita is the grown-up equivalent of the quintessential summer childhood treat, frozen slush. Get ready to delight your friends with a pitcher of strawberry margaritas by following the instructions in this guide on how to make a strawberry margarita.
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Introduction
If you're looking for a drink that can work as before, during, and after a meal, consider a strawberry margarita— a frozen blend of fresh fruit, lime juice, and tequila. A strawberry margarita you make at home will usually be better than one you order in a restaurant, because of the quality of the strawberries you use to make your homemade strawberry margarita. -
Step 1: What You'll Need for a Strawberry Margarita
For each strawberry margarita you'll need:Strawberry Margarita Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 1 1/2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 2 cups of ice cubes or 1 cup of crushed ice
- 1/2-3/4 cup fresh strawberries, washed with stems removed
- Lime wedge and additional strawberry for garnish
Strawberry Daiquiri Equipment'
- Blender
- Margarita glass
Step 2: How to Make a Strawberry Margarita
- Place the ice in the blender.
- Add the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and strawberries on top of the ice.
- Blend until smooth.
- If desired, coat the rim of a chilled margarita glass with sugar.
- Pour the strawberry margarita into the glass.
- Garnish with the lime wedge and strawberry.
Step 3: Strawberry Margarita Variations
- Some people like a dollop od whipped cream on top of their margarita.
- You can substitute lime or lemonade concentrate for the lime juice and simple syrup.
- Substituting framboise or cassis for the triple sec will enhance the berry flavor of the strawberry margarita.