Easy Strawberry Margarita Recipe
All you need a blender and five ingredients to make this simple strawberry margarita. Place it on the rocks or in the freezer, then garnish with salt. It tastes great either way!
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Calories: 316kcal
Servings: 2
Equipment
- 1 blender (I highly recommend Vitamix blenders)
Ingredients
- Lime wedges
- fresh strawberries hulled
- Margarita salt or kosher salt
- 1 Cup tequila
- 2/3 Cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 Cup triple sec
Instructions
- Find a dish as wide as your glass and pour Margarita salt or kosher salt until it's about 1/4-inch deep. Take a lime wedge and run it around the top of your glass.
- Flip the glass upside-down and dip the top into the salt, making sure to turn it to get a nice salt coating.
- In a blender, toss in some fresh strawberries, tequila, lime juice, honey, and triple sec. Hit the pulse button until everything becomes super smooth.
- Let the mix chill for about 3 minutes.If there's foam on top, just scoop it off. Taste the mixture and, if needed, add more tequila or sweetener to match your preference.
- Grab your salt-rimmed glass and fill it about halfway with ice.Pour in your fantastic strawberry margarita mix.Top it off with a lime wedge for that extra zing.Serve it up right away and enjoy the fruity goodness!
Notes
- Margarita Salt Options: If you're feeling fancy, try making homemade margarita salt. Otherwise, go for the easy route with kosher salt or even sugar.
- Strawberry Choice Matters: Opt for fresh strawberries to get the best flavor in your cocktail. Frozen ones tend to be less flavorful and can make your drink taste a bit too watery.
- Tequila Swap: For a bolder twist, you can substitute Mezcal for tequila. It brings a similar but stronger flavor to the mix.
- Sweetening Choices: Honey is the go-to sweetener, but feel free to switch it up. Substitute with simple syrup, agave nectar, or sugar according to your taste preferences.
- Orange Liqueur Alternatives: Triple sec is the classic, but if you want to experiment, try Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or Curacao as substitutes for a unique twist.
- Frozen Margarita Variation: Craving a frosty treat? Throw some ice into your blender along with the ingredients. Blend until it reaches that slushy perfection. Around 5 cups of ice usually does the trick.
- Strawberry Daiquiri Twist: If tequila isn't your thing, switch it up! Substitute rum for tequila to make a delightful strawberry daiquiri.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg