Strawberry Margarita

This Strawberry Margarita is a perfectly balanced cocktail made with fresh or frozen strawberries, tequila, and a few other easy-to-find ingredients. Serve it on the rocks or frozen and rimmed (in white or pink). A refreshingly good drink for the warmer days with all your chips and salsa!

Hello, Friday! This popular Strawberry Margarita drink screams nothing but the weekend!

Not only that it’s super simple to make, but you can also serve it in many ways depending on your mood. And since I’ve been binge-eating these tortilla chips and guacamole for this blog’s Cinco de Mayo celebration, why not throw in a margarita drink to complete our virtual party.

And of course, if you just want a virgin strawberry margarita, then skip the alcohol part and just stir in good fresh sparkling water or soda. Bottoms up!

What is the Difference Between Strawberry Daiquiri and a Strawberry Margarita?

Another cocktail that is close to my heart is this Strawberry Daiquiri. Daiquiris and margaritas are somehow closely related to each other. The only difference is that a daiquiri uses rum, while a margarita uses tequila. But more or less they both taste as good as they look!

Strawberry Margarita Ingredients

This easy margarita recipe uses just a handful of ingredients and is very simple to throw together. You’ll just need

• Hulled Fresh or Frozen Strawberries – Naturally delicious berries that gives a distinct tangy sweetness. It also gives a vibrant red hue.
• Fresh Lime Juice – Extracted from fresh limes. this has comparatively higher sugars and acids than lemon
• Tequila – Happy hour isn’t complete without this alcoholic drink.
• Triple sec – an orange-flavored colorless liqueur made from dried peels of bitter and sweet oranges. If you don’t have one handy, a Grand Marnier (a mix of Cognac and distilled bitter orange and sugar) is a good option.
• Simple Syrup – A liquid sweetener that’s often used for beverages. Check out this easy guide so you can make one at home.
• Ice
• Lime Wedges and Coarse Salt for the Rims – Drinks deserve some garnish too!

A Grand Marnier (a mix of Cognac and distilled bitter orange and sugar) is a good option. Last resort would be adding the real thing, by that, I meant orange peel/zest or juice for a non-alcoholic version.

If you don’t want to go into the trouble of making your own simple syrup (one part water and one part sugar- see instructions down below), feel free to swap it with honey or agave syrup.

What Tequila is Best for Margarita?

When it comes to making margaritas, I’d always go with blanco, silver, or white tequila. It’s fruitier compared to others, which is just perfect for me since I’m not that much of a drinker (surprise! lol 😂 ). Of course,  feel free to swap it with your favorite brand of tequila. For other choices, you might want to check out this list of TEQUILA HERE.

Recipe Variations

• More strawberries. Want the drink to be fruitier? Then add more strawberries to it.
• Fruity mix. You may also throw in other kinds of fruits in the mix like mango (see my MANGO MARGARITA HERE, too), banana, kiwi, peaches, pineapple, and other types of berries.
• Roasted berries. Do you think strawberries are boring? Try adding roasted strawberries in this cocktail instead. You’ll be blown away!
• Add a bit of heat. Add a nice kick of heat into your drink by cutting a jalapeno lengthwise and steeping it undisturbed in a glass of tequila for about 20-30 minutes, depending on your heat preference. Then pour the tequila in a fine mesh and discard the jalapeno. Finally, add that jalapeno tequila into the blender and voila!
• Mocktails for everyone. For a non-tequila version, swap the tequila with soda or sparkling water. Kids would love that!

 

More Cocktail Drinks To Love

• Pina Colada
• Peach Bellini
• Mai Tai
• Mimosa Drink

 

 

How To Make Strawberry Margarita

Making a Simple Syrup

• Make a simple syrup: In a medium saucepan combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, keep stirring until sugar has dissolved- about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool. (See photos 1-4)

How to Rim a Cocktail Glass for Margaritas?

• If making colored sugar: Add sugar to a food processor and add the desired amount of food coloring. Pulse until blended. (See photos 3-4)

• Prepare the liquid: Pour lime or lemon juice to a plate or shallow bowl. (See photo 5.) Use water if you do not have juice or use sliced lime to rub the rim of the glass. (See photo 7)
• Prepare the salt mix: In another plate or shallow bowl, add sugar or salt. Set aside. (See photo 6)

• Garnish the rim: Remove and place on a plate. Shake off any drops of water from the glass, and dip glass upside down into desired garnish. Twist the glass around in the salt or sugar, this will ensure every inch is covered with a thick coating. Tap off any access sugar. Set aside and proceed with the margarita. (See photos 7 – 8)

Make the Margarita

• Make the margarita: Add chopped strawberry, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, a simple syrup, and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into rimmed glasses and serve immediately, garnish with sliced lime and or strawberry. (See photos 1-4)