A deliciously easy strawberry mango margarita made in minutes with chunks of frozen fruit! This frozen margarita recipe is thick, not too sweet, and perfect for Cinco de Mayo or those summer parties.
Hey hey! What’s up guys? Today I’m bringing you a yummy, thirst quenching, super thick frozen margarita recipe, perfect for Cinco de Mayo! Sound good?
Now, I’m going to give you fair warning; these strawberry mango margaritas are little tricksters.
Why?
They taste deliciously fruity and sweet and you hardly realize that there’s tequila and triple sec in there.
Watch out, because after one or two they may knock you on your little butt. I maaaay speak from experience.
I enjoy tequila in margaritas, of course, but for me it can be like what kryptonite is to Super Man. For some people it’s vodka, others rum. Me? Tequila.
One drink and I’m good. Two and I’m gone to sleep (or playing piano; honestly, it could go either way).
Then again maybe it’s just getting older? Hmmmm……..
And, for the record, I’m a hugger. However, every now and then upon leaving a larger party, I go the route of an Irish exit<—‘what’s that, you ask?’ Well, it’s quietly departing the party without telling anyone. No fuss, no muss…feel me 😉 ?
What Goes In a Margarita?
Traditionally, classic margaritas consist of –
- Tequila
- Orange liqueur (triple sec)
- Lime juice
- Salt rimmed glass
For a margarita, one can
- Shake the above ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, strain, pour into a salt rimmed glass and enjoy. OR
- Strain, pour into a salt rimmed glass and add more (fresh) ice to the glass. OR
- Shake and pour everything (including shaker ice) into a salt rimmed glass.
A frozen margarita, especially fruity margaritas (like this one) has the addition of fruit…in this case frozen strawberry and frozen mango. There’s also coconut water (for flavour and to loosen things) and a touch of sugar.
How to Make Frozen Margarita
So, today, we are taking things a step further and making a frozen margarita recipe.
The difference between a frozen margarita and a classic margarita is basically the consistency.
For a frozen margarita the ice is typically crushed and everything is added to the blender to make a nice thick cocktail…a slushy consistency.
Whereas, a classic margarita is more of a traditional style cocktail, with or without ice cubes. So, to make a frozen margarita –
- Rub a lime wedge around the top of a margarita glass to moisen.
- Place a little sugar and salt on a plate and mix together.
- Invert glass into sugar/salt mixture to coat.
- Then, in a blender, combine frozen strawberry, mango, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, coconut water, crushed ice and a touch of sugar. Blend until smooth!
- Pour into prepared glasses, garnish (optional) and enjoy!
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Can I Make a Non-Alcoholic Frozen Margarita?
Yes! It’s a delicious treat, especially in the warm summer months.
If opting for a alcohol free margarita, simply replace the tequila with more coconut water and replace the Triple Sec or orange liqueur with extra orange juice (optional- add in a little orange zest for an extra pop of flavour).
How Do You Make Frozen Drinks Thick?
This frozen strawberry margarita is super thick (which is how I love them). If you use fresh fruit here and find that it’s not quite thick enough (or you just like your frozen margarita really really thick), add a little more crushed ice (start with 1/2 cup). Blend in and see how you like it. Add more, if necessary.
Tips for Making the Best Frozen Margarita Recipe
If you want a looser consistency, just add a little more coconut water (or orange juice). Keep in mind that a little at a time because a little goes a long way.
I used frozen fruit in this recipe (which I love). I find it lends itself to a deliciously slushy, cold, refreshing cocktail, which is just what you are looking for when you are talking margaritas.
The rim of this frozen cocktail was a salt/sugar mixture because I love salty/sweet combos. However, if you prefer you could use all salt or all sugar. You do you!
I blended the tiniest bit of sugar into this frozen margarita recipe. Like things sweeter? Simply add a little more.
Used crushed ice here (not cubed). It makes things a lot easier on your blender.
If you want to check out some other fabulous margarita recipes perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Kate from Hola Jalapeño has rounded up a bunch for Margarita Week from super talented fellow food bloggers that you are going to want to check out; there are all kinds of yummy flavours and surely something for everyone!
What to Serve with This Frozen Margarita Recipe
- Easy Shrimp Tacos – Sheet pan shrimp and a simple slaw make this easy taco recipe a delicious meal to enjoy while sipping on a margarita!
- Oven Baked Fish Tacos – Panko coated fish and a chipotle sauce are combined for one delicious bite!
- Chunky black bean and Corn Salsa – Made in minutes and jam packed with freshness and flavour, this homemade salsa is yummy with chips or over tacos.
- Guacamole – A classic and for good reason! Enjoy with your favourite tortilla chips.
- Tortilla Pinwheels from Kathy of Beyond the Chicken Coop – Made with only a handful of ingredients, these would be a hit at any get-together!
Hope you love this easy margarita recipe as much as we do!
Until next time, take care & chit chat again soon!
~Dawn
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Strawberry Mango Margarita {frozen margarita recipe}
Ingredients
Strawberry Mango Margarita
- 1.5 cup strawberries -sliced, frozen
- 1 cup mango -cubed, frozen
- 1/3 cup lime juice -about 3 limes
- 3 ounces tequila
- 2 ounces triple sec
- 1/3 coconut water (or orange juice) -or more, depending on how thick you like it
- 1 cup ice -crushed
- 1 tbsp sugar -or to taste (I prefer not too sweet)
Garnish
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- lime -wedge (optional)
- strawberry -optional
Instructions
Garnish
- Place sugar and salt on plate (if using) and stir to combine. Rub a wedge of lime along rim of margarita glasses. Dip lime rubbed glass in sugar. Lay glasses to one side.
Strawberry Mango Margarita
- In a blender add strawberries, mango, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, coconut water (or orange juice), ice and sugar. Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape sides, if necessary. Mixture will be thick. If you want a looser consistency, add more coconut water (or orange juice) until you’ve reached the thickness you like. And if you like it sweeter, add more sugar to taste.
- Divide among glasses and garnish with a wedge of lime and strawberry. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you want a looser consistency, just add a little more coconut water (or orange juice) – a little at a time cause a little goes a long way.
- I used frozen fruit in this recipe (which I love). I find it lends itself to a deliciously slushy, cold, refreshing cocktail, which is just what you are looking for when you are talking margaritas.
- The rim of this frozen cocktail was a salt/sugar mixture because I love salty/sweet combos. However, if you prefer you could use all salt or all sugar. You do you!
- I blended the tiniest bit of sugar into this frozen margarita recipe. Like things sweeter? Simply add a little more.
- Used crushed ice here (not cubed). It makes things a lot easier on your blender.
Nutrition (estimate only)
