Frozen Strawberry Margarita

A perfectly smooth frozen strawberry margarita that tests your blender's ice-crushing power. Ready in under 2 minutes with a high-powered blender.

5 min Prep Time
2 Servings
Easy Difficulty

Ingredients

Servings:
2
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 280 kcal
Carbohydrates 28g
Sugar 22g
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A frozen margarita is one of the best tests of a blender’s ice-crushing ability. A high-powered blender produces a silky-smooth, slushy consistency in under a minute. An underpowered blender leaves chunks of ice that make the drink unpleasant to drink through a straw.

We tested this recipe in the Vitamix 5200 and Ninja BL610. The Vitamix produced a perfectly smooth result in 30 seconds. The Ninja took 75 seconds but ultimately produced a good result.

Non-Alcoholic Version

Replace tequila and triple sec with 4 oz of orange juice and 2 oz of lime juice. Increase honey to 2 tablespoons for a refreshing strawberry limeade slushie.

Instructions

1

Rim the glasses

Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip in salt or sugar.

💡 Pro tip: Salt is traditional; sugar pairs well with the strawberry flavor.
2

Add all ingredients to blender

Add frozen strawberries, ice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and honey to the blender.

💡 Pro tip: Using frozen strawberries instead of fresh produces better texture and stronger flavor.
3

Blend until smooth

Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30-45 seconds in a high-powered blender or 60-90 seconds in a standard blender.

💡 Pro tip: If you hear ice chunks hitting the blender walls, keep blending.
4

Taste and adjust

Taste and adjust: add more honey for sweetness, more lime for tartness.

💡 Pro tip: Frozen drinks mute flavors slightly — season more aggressively than you think you need to.
5

Pour and garnish

Pour into prepared glasses and garnish with a lime wedge and strawberry slice. Serve immediately.

💡 Pro tip: Frozen margaritas melt quickly — serve and drink immediately.

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