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Frozen Strawberry Margarita | Cool down with this refreshing pink margarita, made with frozen strawberries, lemon, and tequila. This Frozen Strawberry Margarita recipe takes just 5 minutes to make and is the perfect pink drink for all of your summer get-togethers from a girls night to backyard BBQs.

A frozen pink drink in a glass garnished with a lemon slice.
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This frozen strawberry margarita recipe is the perfect pairing for all of your summer BBQs - it'll be best friends with your grilled burgers, grilled corn, Big Mac Quesadillas, and maybe a salad or two like a Broccoli Crunch Salad or an Italian Pasta Salad.

This blended tequila drink is fruity and refreshing, sweet and tangy, and the pinky red color is so vibrant and fun!

Is there a non-alcoholic version of this recipe?

For a non-alcoholic mocktail simply skip the alcohol in this recipe.

Can I use a different type of alcohol?

Tequila and Triple Sec are traditionally used in margaritas but you can use vodka instead as I do in my Dragon Fruit Margarita recipe.

Ingredients

See the recipe card for exact amounts.

Ingredients for a frozen strawberry margarita on a white marble counter.
  • frozen strawberries: using frozen strawberries helps you achieve an icy and slushy margarita - freeze fresh strawberries overnight!
  • lemon: lemon juice brings a bright fresh flavor and balances the sweetness of the strawberries
  • tequila: tequila is typical in margaritas and a lot of recipes also use triple sec which you can do if you want to.
  • simple syrup: sweetens the drink. Add more or omit it if you prefer.

Substitutions

A frozen pink drink in a glass garnished with strawberries and a lemon slice.

Instructions

Prep Tips

  • You'll need a blender for this recipe.
  • Fresh lemon juice has the brightest taste but bottled lemon juice is a good substitute.

Blend this drink right before you serve it, it only takes 5 minutes to add everything to the blender and blend it.

Ice is added to a blender.

First, add the ice to the blender jug.

A blender with frozen strawberries in it.

Add the frozen strawberries.

Adding simple syrup to a blender of strawberries.

Next add the simple syrup. For a sweeter drink you can add a bit more.

Adding lemon juice to a blender of strawberries.

Add the lemon juice.

Adding tequila to a blender of strawberries.

Finally, add the tequila. I use 1 ½ oz. of tequila per drink. I use gold tequila, you can also use silver tequila.

A pinky red margarita in a blender.

Blend everything together for a few minutes, until smooth, thick, and slushie.

A spatula helps pour a margarita slush mix into a glass.

Pour the mixture into a glass.

Stirring a pinky red margarita to get rid of air bubbles.

Use a straw or chopstick to stir the drink and get rid of any air bubbles. (Optional).

You can serve the drink as is, with a straw, or garnished with some lemon slices.

You can also rim the glass with flavored salt. I like using Tajin on my margaritas.

How to rim a glass for a margarita

  1. Use either some lemon juice or simple syrup to wet the rim of the glass.
  2. Pour the Tajin, or chili powder and salt on a plate.
  3. Roll the rim of the glass in the chili salt until coated.

This provides a nice tangy, spicy, and salty contrast to sweet frozen drinks like margaritas.

A frozen pink drink in a glass garnished with a lemon slice.

Tips for making blended tequila drinks

  • frozen strawberries: frozen fruit works best in margaritas for the most fruit flavor and a thick slushie consistency. Use less ice and more strawberries for even more flavor.
  • make it for a group: This drink is very easy to make for a crowd. Scale up the ingredients according to what fits in your blender. Make two batches back to back and serve it in a large pitcher for big groups.
  • make it spicy: Use jalapeño simple syrup or a jalapeño garnish to make this drink spicy like my Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita.
  • make it herby: add some fresh herbs like mint or basil when blending this drink.

What to serve with Frozen Strawberry Margaritas

This sweet summer strawberry cocktail is the perfect compliment to savory summer dishes like a Big Mac Quesadilla on the Blackstone grill, Potato Tacos, Easy Grilled Chicken Tacos, Grilled Elote, Pizza, Loaded Fries, or even just Tortilla Chips and Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, or Salsa.

Looking for more Margarita Flavors? Try my Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita, Dragon Fruit Margarita, or Mango Margaritas.

Love strawberries? Try strawberry basil yogurt popsicles.

Storage

Margaritas are best made as you want them because they can melt.

A frozen pink drink in a glass garnished with a lemon slice.

FAQs

Can I use fresh strawberries instead of frozen?

You can use fresh strawberries but it's best to use frozen strawberries for a thicker and slushier consistency. Freeze fresh strawberries overnight for use in blended tequila drinks.

Can I use a different sweetener?

Yes you can use agave nectar instead of simple syrup. Granulated sugar isn't recommended for use in cocktails because it doesn't dissolve.

Recipe

A frozen pink drink in a glass garnished with strawberries and a lemon slice.

Frozen Strawberry Margarita

author : Jacqueline Piper
5 from 1 vote
This Frozen Strawberry Margarita recipe takes just 5 minutes to make and is the perfect pink drink for all of your summer get-togethers from a girls night to backyard BBQs.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Blend Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 ½ oz tequila
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Simple syrup

Instructions
 

For the Margarita

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth, thick, and slushie.
  • Pour the mix into a glass and serve.

To rim the glass (optional)

  • Pour margarita salt, Tajin, or a mix of chili powder, lime zest, and salt onto a plate.
  • Wet the rim of a glass with lime juice, lemon juice, or simple syrup.
  • Roll the rim in the chili salt to coat it.

Video

Notes

Try jalapeno simple syrup for a spicy kick.
Make a mocktail by omitting the tequila.
Not a good make-ahead recipe because it will melt. Instead, make as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 1gFiber: 3gSugar: 23g

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