Strawberry Mango Frozen Margarita {scratch made margarita in minutes}

Name: Strawberry Mango Frozen Margarita {scratch made margarita in minutes}
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 cocktails
Ingredients: 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)); 1/2 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; lime (-wedge (optional)); strawberry (-optional)

May 4, 2017 Updated: February 15, 2019 By Dawn Coombs 57 Comments

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A deliciously easy Frozen Margarita Recipe made in minutes with chunks of strawberry and mango! It’s 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 recipe perfect for Cinco de Mayo, which is tomorrow, May 5th. And, should you want to get the party started a little early, it is #ThirstyThursday….just sayin’.

What Goes In a Margarita?

Traditionally, margaritas consist of –

Tequila
Orange liqueur (triple sec)
Lime juice
Salt rimmed glass

For a classic 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.

How to Make a Frozen Margarita

So, today, we are taking things a step further and making a frozen margarita. 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!

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) and 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 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.

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
Oven Baked Fish Tacos
Chunky black bean and Corn Salsa with your favourite chips
My friend, Karrie, of Tasty Ever After has an awesome taco round up too.

Now, I’m going to give you fair warning; these frozen margaritas are little tricksters. 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 (duh), 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. Get my ~~tipsy~~ tired butt out of there?

Until next time, take care & chit chat again soon! Have a wicked weekend! Cheers!

~Dawn

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