Refreshing Frozen Strawberry Margarita Slushies
A quick and easy frozen strawberry margarita slushie recipe perfect for summer, combining frozen strawberries, tequila, lime, and a hint of sweetness for a refreshing icy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for simple syrup preparation)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) frozen strawberries
- 1 cup (240ml) tequila blanco
- 1/4 cup (60ml) triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lime juice (about 2–3 limes)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
- 2 cups (approx. 240g) ice cubes
- Salt (optional, for rimming glasses)
Instructions
- Prepare simple syrup by combining 1/4 cup sugar with 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cool completely before use.
- Juice the limes by rolling them on the counter and extracting about 1/4 cup fresh lime juice. Strain out seeds.
- In a blender, combine frozen strawberries, tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and ice cubes. Blend starting on low speed, gradually increasing to high until smooth and slushy (about 1-2 minutes).
- Check texture and sweetness. If too thick, add a splash of water or more lime juice; if too thin, add more ice cubes and blend briefly. Adjust sweetness with more simple syrup if needed.
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip in coarse salt if desired.
- Pour the slushie into glasses, garnish with a strawberry slice or lime wedge, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use frozen strawberries for best icy texture. Making simple syrup ensures smooth sweetness without grit. Blend starting slow then increase speed to avoid melting ice. Salt rim is optional but adds nice contrast. Serve immediately for best texture. Leftovers can be frozen and re-blended before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 8 o
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: frozen strawberry margarita, slushie, summer drink, easy cocktail, tequila drink, refreshing beverage