Strawberry Margarita On The Rocks

5 from 1 vote

Strawberry Margarita On The Rocks

This homemade Strawberry Margarita On The Rocks is a refreshing drink that is full of fresh flavor. It's perfect for sipping on hot summer days or enjoying with friends at a backyard BBQ.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

½ pound fresh strawberries (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice from 1 lime)
4 ounces tequila
1 ounce triple sec
4 tablespoons simple syrup (see note 1)
1 cup ice cubes
lime wedges and additional strawberries for garnish

For the salt rim

1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions

Combine 1 cup of strawberries, 2 tbsp lime juice, 4 ounces tequila, 1 ounce Triple Sec, and 4 tbsp simple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Taste the mixture and add more simple syrup if needed. The amount needed will depend on the sweetness of your strawberries.
Mix 1 tsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp kosher salt together in a small bowl. Pour the mixture onto a small plate wide enough to fit your glass. Take a lime wedge and run it around the edge of each glass, then dip the rim into the mixture, tapping off any excess.
Fill the glasses with ice, then pour in the strawberry margarita mixture.
Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and a fresh strawberry. Serve immediately.

Notes

Simple Syrup Recipe: Mix together 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a small saucepan. Heat over low-medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Let cool. Store 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.

Use fresh and ripe strawberries for a more intense strawberry flavor.
The better the quality of your tequila, the better your margarita will taste. Look for 100% agave tequila for a cleaner and smoother taste.
Freshly squeezed lime juice provides the best flavor.
Taste your margarita before serving, and add more simple syrup or lime juice if desired.
Margaritas can be strong, and enjoying them in moderation is important. Make sure to have a designated driver if you plan on drinking more than one.
To make a nonalcoholic version of a strawberry margarita, you can replace the tequila and triple sec with an equal amount of a nonalcoholic substitute, such as soda water.
Blend the ingredients with ice until smooth to make a frozen strawberry margarita. Adjust the amount of ice depending on how thick you want your margaritas to be.

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