Whip up the best Strawberry Margarita with this easy and refreshing recipe using fresh strawberries, lime juice, tequila, and triple sec. Serve it frozen or shaken — the ultimate fruity cocktail for summer parties, Taco Tuesday, or Cinco de Mayo.
Optional: Rim a rocks or coupe glass with lime juice, then dip in salt or sugar.
In a shaker, muddle the strawberries with lime juice and syrup.
Add tequila, triple sec, and ice.
Shake for 15 seconds, then double strain into a chilled glass.
Garnish with a fresh strawberry or lime wheel.
Blend tequila, triple sec, lime juice, frozen strawberries, simple syrup, and ice until smooth.
Pour into a salt-rimmed margarita or hurricane glass.
Garnish with strawberry or mint.
Chicken or fish tacos with mango salsa
Quesadillas or nachos with guacamole
Strawberry-spinach salad
Churros or vanilla bean ice cream
Grilled shrimp skewers
Its fruity, citrusy profile complements creamy, spicy, or cheesy dishes beautifully.
Fresh, ripe strawberries make all the difference in flavor and color.
Use frozen berries for texture and coldness in the blended version.
Adjust sweetness depending on how tart your berries are.
Want a smoky twist? Use mezcal instead of tequila.
Add a few basil leaves or black pepper for a gourmet upgrade.
The Strawberry Margarita became wildly popular in the 1980s and '90s, when frozen cocktails took center stage. It's evolved into a modern classic, bridging the gap between traditional Mexican cocktail culture and fun, fruity innovation.
1 servings