This refreshing Strawberry Margarita is the ultimate summer cocktail—bursting with fruity flavor, zesty lime, and a boozy kick. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s perfect for parties, BBQs, or your next Taco Tuesday!

📋 Summary

• Servings: 2 drinks

• Prep Time: 5 minutes

• Cook Time: 0 minutes

• Total Time: 5 minutes

• Course: Drinks, Cocktails

• Cuisine: Mexican, American

• Keywords: Strawberry Margarita, Frozen Margarita, Easy Summer Cocktail, Fruity Margarita

💖 Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Margarita

• Ready in Minutes: Just blend and pour!

• Customizable: Frozen, on the rocks, mocktail, spicy—your choice.

• Naturally Sweet: Uses fresh strawberries and lime.

• Great for Guests: Make it by the glass or as a pitcher.

• Versatile: Perfect with tacos, BBQ, chips & salsa.

👉 Also try our Pitaya Smoothie Bowl Recipe if you love fruity and refreshing drinks!

🍓 Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries

• ½ cup silver tequila

• ¼ cup orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau)

• ¼ cup fresh lime juice

• 2 tbsp. simple syrup (adjust to taste)
  (See: How to Make Simple Syrup)

• 1 cup ice cubes (for frozen margarita)

• Salt or sugar, for rimming the glass (optional)

• Garnish: Lime wedge and fresh strawberry

🧰 Equipment

• Blender (for frozen margarita) or cocktail shaker (for on the rocks)

• Citrus juicer

• Measuring cups

• Margarita or rocks glasses

🥣 How to Make a Classic Strawberry Margarita

🔄 Frozen Version:

1. Prepare the Glasses
   Rub a lime wedge around the rim and dip into salt or sugar.

2. Blend
   In a blender, add strawberries, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, syrup, and ice.

3. Serve
   Blend until slushy. Pour into glasses. Garnish and enjoy!

🧊 On the Rocks Version:

1. Muddle strawberries in a shaker.

2. Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and syrup with ice.

3. Shake well and strain into prepared glasses over ice.

💡 Strawberry Margarita Ideas

• 🌶️ Spicy Margarita: Add a slice of jalapeño when blending.

• 🧊 Frozen with a Twist: Add a few fresh basil or mint leaves.

• 🍹 Party Pitcher: Multiply the recipe by 4 and blend in a large pitcher.

• ❄️ Margarita Popsicles: Pour into molds and freeze for 4–6 hours.

• 🍸 Mocktail Version: Use lemon-lime soda or strawberry juice instead of alcohol.

❓ Common Questions

Q: Can I use frozen strawberries?

A: Yes! Frozen strawberries give great texture and help make it slushy without needing extra ice.

Q: What’s the best tequila for margaritas?

A: Use silver (blanco) tequila for a clean, crisp flavor. You can learn more in our Tequila Buying Guide.

Q: Is it possible to make it non-alcoholic?

A: Definitely. Replace tequila with soda water or juice for a kid-friendly version.

Q: Can I prep it ahead?

A: Yes! Blend everything without ice, store in the fridge, and blend with ice when ready to serve.

🔢 Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories: 210 kcal Carbohydrates: 23 g Sugars: 17 g Protein: 0.5 g Fat: 0.1 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Fiber: 1.5 g Sodium: 1 mg Potassium: 180 mg Vitamin C: 45% DV Alcohol Content: 14–16% ABV

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Strawberry Margarita

Enjoy the ultimate refreshing Strawberry Margarita, bursting with fruity flavor and zesty lime. This easy cocktail is perfect for summer parties or relaxing evenings.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients Equipment

Ingredients

  

• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
• ½ cup silver tequila
• ¼ cup orange liqueur (like Triple Sec or Cointreau)
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup (or agave nectar to taste)
• 1 cup ice cubes (if making frozen)
• Optional: salt or sugar for rimming the glass
• Optional garnish: lime wedge & strawberry slice

Equipment

• Blender (for frozen version)
• Cocktail shaker (for on the rocks)
• Measuring cups
• Citrus juicer
• Margarita or rocks glasses