Easy Frozen Strawberry Lime Margaritas
Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering with friends, or creating your own homestyle fiesta, these Easy Frozen Strawberry Lime Margaritas are just the ticket. I’ll show you how to make them as a family friendly mocktail or full throttle adult drink, either way they’re fun to serve.
Easy Frozen Strawberry Lime Margaritas Recipe
Make Virgin Frozen Strawberry Lime Margaritas or with Tequila. Just the sight of a margarita at a Mexican restaurant makes you think of fun festivities, doesn’t it? Perhaps it’s the presentation in the pretty glasses coupled with the vibrant colors, regardless they just spell fun drinks to enjoy. You can make this recipe with or without alcohol for serving at home. How to make Strawberry Margaritas: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)
- Blender – Combine all ingredients into a blender in the order given. Place lid firmly on top and blend until smooth.
- Prepare Glasses – Dip the rim of cocktail glasses in water or brush with a pastry brush then dip in salt. (See Cook’s note)
- Pour – Divide margarita mixture evenly between cocktail glasses and serve immediately garnished with lime slices and strawberries.
- Virgin Margaritas – This recipe can easily be modified to be non-alcoholic, by leaving out the tequila and triple sec. Use seltzer water to replace the alcohol and add more as needed blending until the thickness is to your preference.
How to Make the Best Easy Frozen Strawberry Lime Margaritas Recipe
Can these margaritas be made without alcohol? Of course! You can totally keep this recipe family friendly and serve the same flavors for everyone to enjoy. The preparation is the same and they’re cool and refreshing on a warm summers day. I always like to give you options when I share a recipe, so I wanted to mention a few tips for your strawberry margarita making success.
- Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Strawberry Margaritas: Frozen limeade, tequila, Triple Sec, fresh strawberries, ice and salt to rim the margarita glasses.
- Kitchen tools you’ll need: Stand blender, margarita glasses., sharp knife and cutting board, shallow bowl.
- When choosing the type of tequila for this recipe, choose your favorite. Often a blanco or silver tequila is used for restaurant style margaritas, but there are many options. Rule of thumb is if you like it, then you’ll be good to go.
- 16 ounces of frozen strawberries can be used in place of fresh strawberries. Thin with water as needed.
- If you’d like to make these family friendly, replace the alcohol in the recipe with seltzer water. It works like a charm and the kids can enjoy a frozen treat, too.
- Frozen margaritas are the kind of drink that should be made and served. They are frozen, after all. That being said, you can make them in advance and keep frozen. Toss them into the blender and pulse to smooth before serving adding additional liquid. You can thin using seltzer water, lime juice or tequila, as desired.
- Adjust the amount of tequila and triple sec to your personal taste.
- Ideas for garnishing: Dampen rim of glass with lime juice or water and dip in salt for a classic margarita. You can do the same using granulated sugar. Decorate with slices of lime or fresh strawberries attached to the rim of the glass.
- See how to make a classic margarita here on Food Network.
Southern Style Recipes to Serve with Strawberry Margaritas
Margaritas are party food personified whether you keep them family friendly or go the classic route. If you’re planning a Cinco de Mayo or anytime-of-year party menu, checkout these recipes you may like to make:
- You can make these tender Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas in the oven in no time flat.
- This Enchilada Casserole is like a Mexican Lasagna.
- Crispy Chicken Taquitos topped with sour cream and salsa.
- Baked Chicken Taquitos can be topped with pico de gallo or any of your favorite toppings.
- Crockpot Pulled Chicken Tacos simmers all day and supper is ready for you when you’re ready to eat.
- Fusion Taco Mac is a combination dish that the family will love.
- This colorful recipe for Cowboy Caviar can be enjoyed with tortilla chips or as a salad topping.
- Mexican Quesadillas from Goya Foods.
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Easy Frozen Strawberry Lime Margaritas
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz can frozen limeade
- 8 oz tequila (Blanco or Silver Tequila)
- 1/3 cup Triple Sec or Cointreau
- 1 quart fresh strawberries washed and hulled
- 2-4 cups ice OR just enough to fill blender
- salt for rim of glass
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into blender in order given. Place lid firmly on top and blend until smooth.
- Meanwhile, dip rim of cocktail glasses in water or brush with a pastry brush,then dip in salt. (See Cook's note)
- Divide margarita mixture evenly between cocktail glasses and serve immediately garnished with lime slices and strawberries.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be modified to be non-alcoholic, by leaving out the tequila and triple sec. Use seltzer water to replace the alcohol and add more as needed blending until the thickness is to your preference.
- Dampen rim of glass with lime juice or water and dip in salt for a classic margarita. You can do the same using granulated sugar. Decorate with slices of lime or fresh strawberries attached to the rim of the glass.
- 16 ounces of frozen strawberries can be used in place of fresh strawberries. Thin with water as needed.
- Adjust amount of liquor using more, or less, to your taste.