Fresh Strawberry Margarita
This Strawberry Margarita combines ripe strawberries, fresh lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and a touch of agave for a fruity twist on the classic margarita.
Fresh strawberries give the cocktail a naturally vibrant color and sweet berry flavor, while lime keeps it bright and refreshing. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for summer gatherings, backyard dinners, or serving alongside tacos and other Mexican-inspired dishes.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Margarita
- Made with real strawberries
- Ready in about 10 minutes
- Fresh lime juice
- Naturally fruity flavor
- Easy to adjust the sweetness
- Can be served frozen or over ice
- Easy to scale for entertaining
Ingredients
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 3 oz tequila blanco
- 2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1½ oz orange liqueur
- ½–1 oz agave syrup, to taste
- 1½ cups ice
- Coarse salt, for the rims
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Fresh strawberries, for serving
How to Make a Strawberry Margarita
1. Prepare the Glasses
Run a lime wedge around the rims of two margarita glasses.
Dip the rims lightly into coarse salt.
2. Prepare the Strawberries
Wash and hull the strawberries.
For the best flavor, use ripe, fragrant berries.
3. Blend
Add the strawberries, tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, agave, and ice to a blender.
Blend until smooth.
4. Taste
Taste and add a little more agave if your strawberries aren’t particularly sweet.
5. Serve
Divide between the prepared glasses and garnish simply with fresh strawberries and lime.
Serve immediately.
Tips
Fresh lime juice makes a major difference here, so I wouldn’t replace it with bottled lime juice unless necessary.
Start with less agave and adjust after blending because strawberry sweetness varies considerably.
For a stronger frozen texture, add additional ice gradually rather than adding too much at once.
On-the-Rocks Version
Prefer your margarita over ice?
Blend the strawberries until smooth, then combine the strawberry puree with tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake thoroughly and strain over fresh ice.
Fresh Strawberry Margarita
Ingredients
Method
- Run a lime wedge around the rims of two margarita glasses and lightly dip the rims into coarse salt.
- Wash and hull the fresh strawberries.
- Add the strawberries, tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave syrup, and ice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste and add additional agave if desired.
- Divide between the prepared glasses.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and lime wedges and serve immediately.
