A Delicious Strawberry Margarita Recipe

People don’t usually believe me when I tell them that I love tequila and that we are best of friends. You see, I’ve never had one of those terrible god-awful hangovers from it, and I don’t get mean on tequila. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I’m SUPER nice and fun when I’m drunk on it. So yeah, I like tequila cocktails!

I’m also a big fan of Cazadores tequila. It’s an affordable liquor and pretty good quality tequila, too. You can find this bottle stocked in my freezer at all times in case I want to all of a sudden want to whip up margaritas. So that doesn’t happen very often, but it’s always good to have tequila on hand, in my opinion.

I think that’s the kicker, too. Many of us were getting drunk on terrible tequila back in the day. The difference between cheap tequila and good tequila is HUGE. And makes such a difference in the flavor and hangover the following day.

One of my favorite things to make is a margarita. Easy, delicious, refreshing. A classic cocktail margarita recipe to know. But to go the extra mile, and a great cocktail of choice for Cinco de Mayo, try adding in fresh strawberries for a strawberry margarita.

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Margarita Recipe

In honor of Cinco De Mayo, I’m sharing my favorite way to enjoy tequila, in a margarita. It’s a great base for playing around with fresh fruits and even spice with jalapenos. And one of my favorites is using fresh summer strawberries. The simple flavors of sweet strawberries, fresh lime and the bite of tequila are the perfect way to celebrate this festive holiday.

If you like a sweeter margarita, add in a little simple syrup, but personally, the strawberries and Cointreau do just enough for me. But this strawberry margarita recipe is so easy and delicious, it’ll become your new go-to cocktail! It’s one that’s fresh and muddled with ripe, juicy strawberries, no blender needed. It feels like summer in a cup and you can’t beat this gorgeous pink color!

Strawberry Margarita Ingredients

• 2 oz of tequila
• 1 oz of fresh lime juice
• 2-3 strawberries quartered or sliced
• 1/2 oz simple syrup or agave (optional)
• 1/2 oz of Cointreau, triple sec, or any orange flavored liquor

How To Make A Strawberry Margarita On The Rocks

The only tools you need to make this is a shaker and a muddler. If you don’t have a muddler, just dice up your strawberries super small and shake very hard. You can also use the back of a spoon to press out some of the strawberries, too if you want.

You don’t even need a strainer for this. I personally really love the chunks of strawberries that you get in this strawberry margarita recipe.

Step One

Rim your glass with lime and salt if you like. You can even do a sugar rim if you like, but I always prefer a salt rim or even a spicy salt rim. Then, add strawberries, lime juice and simple syrup to a shaker. Muddle with a muddler to break up the strawberries as best you can.

Step Two

Add your tequila, orange liquor and ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds at least until it’s super cold.

Step Three

Pour over ice in a rocks glass and garnish with a strawberry or lime. And enjoy!

Best Tequila For A Strawberry Margarita

Whenever I’m making a batch of margaritas, whether on the rocks or blended, I am reaching for a mid-range priced blanco or silver tequila. Think in the $25-$35 range. The blanco or silver tequila lets the strawberries and fruit flavors come forward. A few favorite brands to consider are Cazadores, Espolòn and El Tesoro. I personally always have reposado tequila in my freezer, and this works too, just sometimes a little pricier. I would argue this would make it taste even better with the vanilla and oak notes really complementing the strawberries.

Cointreau vs Triple Sec vs Grand Marnier

Margaritas always include some sort of orange liquor and there are several options to choose from. We’ve all been there, standing at the liquor store not sure what to choose. Here’s the cheat sheet I wish someone had handed me years ago.

Triple Sec is the umbrella category – basically any clear, orange flavored liquor. It’s usually fairly cheap, sweet and syrupy. It gets the job done in a margarita though without breaking the bank.

Cointreau is technically triple sec, but it’s the premium standard. It has a higher ABV and uses a blend of sweet and bitter orange peels and has. more orange forward flavor than the bargain stuff. I prefer this in my strawberry margaritas, on the rocks or blended!

Grand Marnier is the one that’s really different since it’s cognac-based. You’ll sometimes see a Grand Marnier margarita on a menu as a Cadillac margarita. It pairs nicely but I don’t think is worth the added cost.

Cointreau is my personal go-to, but if you have Grand Marnier on hand, you can use it. I’d suggest tossing your cheap triple sec bottle and upgrading to something a bit nicer!

Fresh vs Frozen Strawberries

You can use either here but I definitely prefer a fresh strawberry when we’re muddling and drinking a strawberry margarita on the rocks. If you’re blending, it’s actually preferred to use frozen. If you’re in a pinch and only have frozen, but want a margarita on the rocks, simply thaw your berries before muddling them.

Strawberry Margarita Rim Ideas

I left my strawberry margaritas today as is when it comes to the rim. But, you can do a bunch of different things here depending on what you prefer.

You can go classic and rim your margarita glass with lime juice and rim the glass with salt. The chunkier the better. Or you can try a bit of a sweet rim with sugar.

Another great option is to do a Tajin and salt rim. I love fruit with Tajin so this is a great idea to add a little salty, spicy bite to it. While this is usually my preference for a watermelon margarita, you can definitely do it here with a strawberry margarita.

How To Make A Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Okay, so you want a blended, frozen margarita for vibes, I get it! It’s really super simple to do. For one serving, take 1 cup frozen strawberries, 2 oz of tequila, 1/2 oz of Cointreau and 1/2 oz of simple syrup with some ice and blend.

Strawberry Margarita Pitcher (For A Crowd)

If you’re doing summer hosting and want to know how to make a strawberry margarita pitcher for your guests, a pitcher of these always gets everyone excited. For 8 servings, multiply each ingredient by 8 and add to a pitcher. Serve over ice in salted glasses. You can gently blend your strawberries with an immersion blender too.

Make-Ahead and Storage

You can make a pitcher of these muddled strawberry margaritas ahead of time by adding everything to a large container or pitcher (minus the ice) and gently blending with an immersion blender. When ready to serve, just pour the mixture over ice. You can store this in your fridge for a few days.

More Cocktail Recipes You’ll Love

I love a great cocktail and I’ve got a ton of options to try. Try my skinny margarita recipe and the perfect Cinco De Mayo tablescapes if you’re hosting. You can also give my watermelon basil margarita recipe a try, it’s so refreshing. And another staple in my house when friends are over are my easy peach Moscow Mule recipe.

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