How To Make The Best Frozen Margarita

A margarita glass filled with a frozen margarita, garnished with a lime wheel.

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How To Make The Best Frozen Margarita

This Frozen Margarita Cocktail is the perfect slushy drink for a hot summer day! Made with just a few simple ingredients like tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup, this classic cocktail has the perfect balance of flavor. With a slushy texture and a refreshing taste, it's guaranteed to cool you down and make you feel like you're on a tropical vacation.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: serving

Calories: 378kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

2 cups ice cubes
2 ounces tequila
1 ounce triple sec
1 ounce fresh lime juice
2 ounces simple syrup *see note below
coarse salt for rimming the glass
lime wedges for garnish optional

Instructions

Rim your favorite cocktail glass with salt (if desired). To do this, take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of the glass. Then, dip the rim of the glass in a plate of salt to coat it.
coarse salt for rimming the glass
Add ice, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup to a blender.
2 cups ice cubes, 2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce triple sec, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, 2 ounces simple syrup
Blend on high speed until smooth and slushy.
Pour the mixture into a salt-rimmed glass.
Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
lime wedges for garnish

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only.

*Simple Syrup: You can easily make simple syrup at home by combining 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar in a saucepan, heating the mixture until it dissolves, and then letting it cool. Store any extra syrup in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you plan on mixing lots of drinks, double or triple the amounts.

Expert Tips:

If you want to make a large batch, double or triple the ingredients and blend them in batches in the blender.
Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
Taste the margarita as you go along, and add more simple syrup if you want it sweeter or more lime juice if you want it more sour.
Use enough ice to make it thick and slushy but not so much that it becomes too thick to drink. If you want your drink to be less thick, use less ice.
Since margaritas can pack a punch, consuming them in moderation is crucial. If you intend to have more than one, ensure you have a designated driver.

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