Easy Strawberry Margarita
Need a quick cocktail? This strawberry margarita recipe blends 3 ingredients in 5 minutes. Summer-ready and party-perfect—try it today!
Equipment
- Blender
- Citrus juicer
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 cup ice if using fresh strawberries
Optional Garnishes
- lime wheels or wedges
- strawberry slices
- salt, sugar, or tajin for rimming
- mint sprigs
Instructions
- Chill your margarita glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
- Wash, hull, and quarter the strawberries if fresh; thaw slightly if frozen.
- Run a lime wedge around the rim and dip in salt, sugar, or tajin if desired.
- Add strawberries, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and sweetener to a blender.
- Add ice (only if using fresh strawberries).
- Blend until smooth and slushy, about 30–45 seconds.
- Adjust with water or juice if too thick, or more ice if too thin.
- Pour into chilled glass and garnish with strawberry and lime. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make a pitcher by multiplying ingredients. Add ice just before serving. Try flavor variations like strawberry-basil or spicy jalapeño. Use frozen berries for extra chill and less dilution.