When the weather gets warmer, making a frozen margarita recipe sounds like a great idea. Making one from scratch is super simple. Just consult our margarita guide—and slice up a few limes to let the magic happen!
Frozen Margarita Ingredients
- Tequila
- Triple Sec
- Freshly squeezed lime juice
- Simple syrup, superfine sugar or agave syrup
- Ice
- Lime wedges
- Coarse kosher salt
Directions
Step 1: Mix it up
Place the tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, sweetener and ice into a blender.
Blend until the ice is crushed and the mixture is lump-free.
Editor’s Tip: Depending on your preferences, you may want to add more or less sweetener. Add sugar a tablespoon at a time to taste.
Step 2: Salt the rim
Using a lime wedge, moisten each margarita glass rim. Set limes aside for garnish.
Spread a few tablespoons of kosher salt on a plate, hold each glass upside down and dip the rim into the salt. Flip the glasses right-side-up and discard any remaining salt.
Step 3: Sip!
Divide the frozen margaritas evenly into the salted glasses and garnish with the reserved limes. Serve immediately.
Frozen Margarita Variations
For a flavored frozen margarita recipe, simply replace a few ice cubes with frozen mango, strawberries or mixed berries. Get inspired by our favorite flavored margarita recipes so you can create your own recipe. Bonus: Using frozen fruit can help make your marg less watery, so you get more delicious flavor!
Can you freeze margaritas?
Absolutely. Storing your frozen margarita mix in the freezer is a good idea when you have leftovers (does that happen?) or if you’d prefer to make them ahead of time for an event. Even though the alcohol keeps it from firming up too much, you’ll still want to pop the mix back into the blender before serving to ensure an even consistency. Use the mix within a week.
Frozen Margarita Tips
How do you make smooth frozen margaritas?
The key to an ice chunk-free margarita is a powerful blender. If you’re mixing frozen drinks regularly, you’ll want to find one that’s able to pulverize ice.
If your blender isn’t able to crush ice straight from the freezer, use pre-crushed ice instead of whole ice cubes from the tray. This takes some pressure off of the blender and gets your drink to the right consistency more quickly.
Why are my frozen margaritas watery?
Over-blending your drink can turn your margarita into juice. The longer you blend the ice, the finer the slushy consistency will be. For perfect consistency, start the blender on low and gradually adjust the power to achieve your preferred blend.
The amount of ice used also makes a difference in texture and consistency. To get a thicker margarita, use more ice—but be warned, this can water down the flavor a little.
Why is my blended margarita foamy?
When your margarita is being blended, small pockets of air get trapped in the liquid, forming a thin layer of foam on top of the drink. Simply stir your cocktail a bit with a spoon and the foam should dissipate.
How do I keep my margaritas slushy?
When you serve up frozen margs, you want to make sure they’re not all liquid! To keep ’em extra slushy, chill the glasses and the blender pitcher before preparing the drinks. Another way to help keep your frozen margaritas slushy is to chill the tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice mixture in the fridge before blending.
How do I garnish a frozen margarita?
Garnish a frozen marg just like you would a regular one—with a salted rim and a slice of lime . If you’d prefer to go outside the box, try an orange or kiwi slice. You can even use a strawberry if you’re whipping up something like this lemon berry margarita. Herbs like basil and rosemary also add an interesting flavor and look gorgeous.
A fun alternative to a salted rim is a salty-sweet rim made from a mix of kosher salt and coarse sugar.
