Description
This Fresh Strawberry Margarita is a vibrant and refreshing cocktail made with ripe strawberries, tequila, lime juice, and a touch of sweetness, perfect for summer sipping or entertaining.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2 ounces tequila (blanco or reposado)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (like Cointreau or triple sec)
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup or agave nectar (adjust to taste)
- Ice
- Salt or sugar, for rimming the glass (optional)
- Lime wedge and strawberry, for garnish
Instructions
- Optional: Rim your glass with salt or sugar by rubbing the edge with a lime wedge and dipping it into a shallow plate of salt or sugar.
- In a blender, combine strawberries, tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture if a smoother drink is preferred, or leave as is for a thicker texture.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour the strawberry margarita over the top.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a fresh strawberry. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe, in-season strawberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness depending on how sweet the strawberries are.
- Make it frozen by adding more ice and blending until slushy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg