Frozen Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup tequila, silver/blanco or reposado (8 fl oz / 240 ml)
- 1 cup fresh lime juice, 8 fl oz / 240 ml
- ½ cup good-quality triple sec, such as Cointreau (4 fl oz / 120 ml)
- 2-4 tablespoons agave syrup, simple syrup, or other sweetener, plus more to taste (1-2 fl oz / 30-60 ml)
- 6 cups ice, about 24 ounces by weight / 680 g
- Lime wedges, for rimming the glasses and garnish
- Kosher salt or margarita salt, for rimming the glasses
Instructions
- Spread kosher salt or margarita salt on a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim into the salt. Set aside.
- Add the tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec or Cointreau, 2 tablespoons of agave syrup or simple syrup, and the ice to a large blender.
- Blend until smooth and slushy. Taste and add more sweetener, 1 tablespoon at a time, if desired.
- Pour into the prepared glasses, garnish with lime wedges, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You don't need top-shelf tequila for margaritas, but good-quality tequila makes a better-tasting cocktail. Look for 100% agave tequila when possible.
- Silver/blanco tequila gives the drink a bright, clean flavor. Reposado tequila adds a slightly smoother, warmer note.
- Start with 2 tablespoons of sweetener for a tart margarita. Use 3-4 tablespoons for a more balanced, restaurant-style frozen margarita.
- Chill the glasses in the freezer before serving to help the margaritas stay colder longer.
- A high-powered blender gives the smoothest frozen texture.
- For a make-ahead option, combine the tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and sweetener without the ice. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Blend with ice just before serving.
Shortcut option: Use 1 can frozen limeade concentrate and ½ can water in place of the fresh lime juice and sweetener. Blend with the tequila, triple sec, and ice.
Nutrition
Calories: 277 kcal, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 0.3 g, Fat: 0.2 g, Saturated Fat: 0.04 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g, Sodium: 22 mg, Potassium: 81 mg, Fiber: 0.3 g, Sugar: 18 g, Vitamin A: 30 IU, Vitamin C: 20 mg, Calcium: 20 mg, Iron: 0.1 mg
