Best Frozen Margarita Recipe
Written by Chill out with this effortless Frozen Margarita recipe! Crafted with tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice, this refreshing Frozen Marg is a summer essential.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 187
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- ½ oz Triple Sec or Cointreau
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Salt - for rimming the glass
- Lime wheel and salt rim - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Blender
- Wine Glass or Margarita Glass
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Add Simple syrup: Pour½ oz simple syrup in a blender.
- Add lime juice: Measure and pour 1 oz lime juice.
- Add Cointreau: Add ½ oz Triple Sec or Cointreau to the mix.
- Add tequila: Pour 1½ oz Tequila in the blender.
- Blend: Add 1 cup crushed ice and blend the mixture until smooth.
- Prep Glass: Wet the rim of your glass with a lime wedge, and then rim your glass with salt.
- Pour: Pour the blended mixture into the prepared glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lime wheel.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Tequila: I've used mezcal when I wanted a smokier flavor. It adds a different dimension to the drink.
- Cointreau: I've substituted other orange liqueurs like Grand Marnier it adds a rich, citrusy flavor.
- Lime Juice: I've used bottled lime juice when fresh limes are scarce. It's not as fresh, but it does the trick.
- Simple Syrup: I’ve used agave nectar. it pairs perfectly with tequila.
Making a Pitcher:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of tequila, 8 oz of lime juice, 4 oz of triple sec, 4 oz of simple syrup and 8 cups of ice cubes.
- Mix: In a large blender, combine all the ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into individual salt-rimmed margarita glasses, garnish with lime wheels, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute or a simple syrup as a base.
- Triple Sec Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic triple sec or orange extract mixed with simple syrup.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.