Strawberry Margarita

May around here means Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and that only means one thing: margaritas! (And chips and guacamole, obvs) More specifically, this sublimely sweet and simple Strawberry Margarita.

If you’re more on top of things than I am, you’re no doubt already planning a Cinco de Mayo fiesta the likes of which your amigos have never seen. But if you’re still mentally stuck back in February, mix up a batch of this delicious frozen strawberry margarita recipe and you’ll snap into the here and now pronto! Or try this Raspberry Lemonade Margarita or Sunny Orange Margarita for a refreshing, warm-weather treat.

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WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE A STRAWBERRY MARGARITA?

This crowd-pleasing cocktail comes together with just a few ingredients. My homemade Sweet and Sour Mix blends beautifully with the sweet strawberries while the kick of tequila doesn’t let you forget it’s a margarita. Here’s what you’ll need:

• A batch of Sweet and Sour Mix. It’s quick to whip up and can be used in dozens of delicious recipes.
• Tequila! Good quality tequila is key to making a really great batch of margaritas.
• Triple sec or orange liqueur, whichever you prefer This Blood Orange Margarita recipe is a good one too!
• Frozen strawberries. If you have fresh berries on hand, by all means toss them in! Just add a few ice cubes for a frozen texture.

HOW TO MAKE A STRAWBERRY MARGARITA

For a great big pitcher of this margarita recipe (and trust me, you’ll want a big batch) mix your good quality tequila, a cup or so of the homemade Sweet and Sour Mix, a half cup of triple sec or orange liqueur and about half a dozen cups of frozen strawberries in a blender. Mix until smooth and serve in a sugar rimmed glass immediately. On the rocks or frozen, this refreshing margarita will be a summertime favorite long past Cinco de Mayo!

Still need a few more margarita ideas? Try this low-calorie Skinny Margarita Recipe, or for a brunch beverage, sip on these Mimosa Margaritas.