This classic Frozen Margarita Recipe is made with fresh lime juice and tequila. Skip the overly sweet pre-made margarita mix! All you need is a handful of ingredients to create a fresh, easy, and delicious cocktail. Ready in minutes!
As we approach summer we’re slowly shifting our sights to berry desserts and slushy cocktails. What better way to celebrate the warm weather than with a Frozen Margarita in our hands? Let’s get to it!
Jump to:Why you’ll love these frozen margaritas
Texture: The cold, frozen, slushie texture makes this margarita perfect for warm weather months.
Flavor: This is a classic margarita flavored with lime, orange, and tequila.
Ease: Throw the ingredients into the blender and you have a frozen margarita in seconds. The hardest part of this recipe is juicing the limes.
No premade-mix: Learn how to make a margarita without a super sweet and syrupy premade mix.
Ingredients needed
Simple syrup: This recipe starts with a quick simple syrup; this is what sweetens the margarita. Stir equal amounts of granulated sugar into boiling water until dissolved, then chill. Make this first so that it can chill in the fridge or freezer while you proceed with the rest of the recipe.
Lime juice: For this recipe you’ll need about ½ cup of freshly squeezed lime juice. This is around 8 limes, but that will vary based on the size of your limes and how juicy they are. Feel free to swap in a little freshly squeezed lemon juice if you come up short with the lime juice.
Tequila: The star of this drink! Feel free to use your favorite tequila; I prefer a silver/blanco/white tequila.
Orange liqueur: A generous splash of orange liqueur helps to give these margaritas their classic flavor. Triple sec, Cointreau or Grand Marnier are all good options.
Ice: Here’s how we turn these into frozen margaritas! Add plenty of ice into your blender along with all the ingredients listed above and give it a whirl. Easily adjust the consistency of the margaritas by adding more or less ice.
How to salt the rim of a glass
If you like your margaritas with a salted rim you need to do so before adding your margarita to the glass.
TIP: Like sweet and salty together? Add a little sugar to your coarse salt.
Recipe tips
Make ahead margaritas
These margaritas should be served right after you blend them but you can easily prep the components in advance.
Prep in advance: Juice the limes and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make the simple syrup and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Assemble: Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until combined.
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Recipe
Frozen Margarita Recipe
Whip up this classic Frozen Margarita Recipe made with fresh lime juice and tequila.
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Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
Simple syrup:
Margaritas:
Instructions
Simple syrup:
Margaritas:
Place coarse salt in a small bowl. Moisten the rim of your glass. Do this by running a lime wedge along the rim OR (my preference) put some simple syrup on the rim. You can dip it in the simple syrup or use your fingers to rub it on the rim of the glass. Dip the glass into the salt and twist it back and forth until the salt sticks. Set aside.
Place all remaining ingredients in a blender and process until smooth and slushy. Add more ice to thicken, if necessary. Serve immediately.
Notes
TIPS:Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 4mg
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
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