Easy Strawberry Margarita Recipe – Downshiftology

A strawberry margarita is everyone’s favorite summer cocktail. It’s fruity, festive, and with just five ingredients and a blender, you’ll have a frosty cocktail in minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Margarita

When it comes to parties and fiestas, nothing gets the party started faster than a frozen strawberry margarita. It’s colorful, playful, and perfect for all the tequila lovers out there. And with peak strawberry season in full swing, you can bet my kitchen is full of fruity goodness—from this strawberry banana smoothie and strawberry frozen yogurt to this refreshing strawberry cocktail for happy hour. Here’s what else you’ll love about it:

• It’s super easy! Just blend all the ingredients together and pour into salt-rimmed glasses for the finishing touch. 
• It’s perfect for entertaining. This recipe makes 4 drinks and can easily be doubled for a larger crowd. It’s my go-to cocktail for parties like the 4th of July, Cinco de Mayo, and more!

Strawberry Margarita Ingredients

• Strawberries: For a thick and refreshing strawberry margarita (just like your favorite Mexican restaurant), use frozen strawberries. They’re economical, easy to find, and you won’t dilute your margarita with blended ice. If you only have fresh strawberries, you can use those too. Your drink won’t be quite as frosty, so I recommend serving the margarita on the rocks over ice.
• Tequila: Opt for a high-quality Blanco (or silver) tequila to experience the true agave flavor. I’m using Reposado tequila, but feel free to use whichever you like.
• Orange Liqueur: I love Cointreau for its mix of sweet and bitter oranges. Other common brands to use are Curaçao and Grand Marnier. For a more detailed breakdown of all these liquors, take a peek at my classic margarita recipe.
• Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice is a key ingredient for margaritas. Don’t use bottled lime juice; the flavor is muted and flat. Fresh limes make all the difference!
• Sweetener: Strawberries are naturally sweet, so I don’t think sugar is required in this recipe. But if you like a margarita on the sweeter side, feel free to add your favorite sweetener. I’d start with 3 to 4 tablespoons of honey, sugar, or other sweetener, then taste.
• Salt: This is personal preference and completely up to you. I love a salt-rimmed glass, but there’s no right or wrong answer to this one. You do you!

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

How To Make A Strawberry Margarita

1. Prep your glasses. Run a lime wedge around the upper outer rim of your glasses. Then roll it into the margarita salt mixture and set aside.
2. Blend away. Add the frozen strawberries, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice to a blender. Blend until it’s completely smooth. Here, you can taste test and add extra tequila or sweetener if desired.
3. Pour it up. Pour the blended margarita into the glasses and garnish with a strawberry. That’s it!

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Recipe originally published May 2020, but updated to include new photos and information for your benefit!