Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks is a 10 minute cocktail that’s perfect for a hot summer day. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or simply unwinding after a long day, this refreshing drink is your ticket to instant relaxation.
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Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks is iconic cocktail that combines the tangy sweetness of fresh strawberries with the zesty kick of tequila, creating a taste sensation that will transport you straight to paradise. Grab your sunglasses and get ready to indulge in this sensational drink that captures the essence of summer in every chilled glass.
If you’re looking for more summer cocktail recipes, try these Skinny Margaritas, Apple Mojito and Pineapple Moonshine.
Why We Love This Strawberry Rita Recipe
Discover why this cocktail has won our hearts and why it deserves a special place in your drink collection. From its quick preparation to its fresh and fruity flavors, we’ll showcase what makes this strawberry rita an irresistible favorite that takes minutes to make.
- 10 Minute Cocktail: In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these refreshing margaritas, making it the perfect drink for impromptu gatherings. No need for frozen margarita mix, sour mix or cocktail shakers for this easy recipe.
- Fresh Ingredients: With super simple ingredients, including fresh strawberries, orange liqueur, and tequila, you’ll be sipping on this delicious drink in no time.
- Adaptable: Not only can you adjust the sweetness to your liking, but this recipe also offers a kid-friendly version. Make one drink or make a batch in a whole pitcher. Great for strawberry season. The Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks are so fun to make and so easy.
Ingredient Notes to Make a Strawberry Margarita Recipe
- Fresh Strawberries: We recommend using fresh strawberries for the best flavor, but you can also experiment with other fresh berries or fruit combinations. Fresh flavors are best for the Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks
- Fresh Lime Wedges: Fresh lime juice for the rim of the glass. The lime juice is classic for this drink. Use lime wedge for garnish.
- Orange Liqueur: Orange liqueur adds a delightful citrusy note to the margarita, enhancing its flavor profile. Grand Marnier, Triple Sec or Cointreau are both good choices for the Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks.
- Tequila: The heart and soul of any margarita, tequila adds that signature kick to the cocktail. Blanco tequila or silver tequila is perfect for this homemade strawberry margarita.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions for Homemade Strawberry Flavor Margarita on the Rocks Recipe
Dive into the world of margarita variations and discover exciting ways to tailor your drink to your taste. This Strawberry Margarita recipe is the perfect summer drink. Plus, they are so adaptable.
- Different Sweeteners: While this recipe uses white sugar, you can experiment with agave syrup or nectar, simple syrup, honey, or stevia to suit your dietary preferences for this margarita cocktail.
- Lime Juice Rim: A little lime juice will be wonderful in this recipe as well as for the rim with margarita salt. You can use lemon in place of the lime juice if you prefer for this classic margarita.
How to Make Strawberry Margaritas Cocktail
These are the basic steps for making Easy Margarita Recipe. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions Make a frozen one for the best margarita recipe.
Step 1: In Blender: Blend Strawberry Mixture
First, make the strawberry mixture by cutting all the strawberries in half (we recommend fresh strawberries). Then place the strawberries, sugar or simple syrup and lime juice into your blender and blend. Blend the mixture until it is smooth. You can strain the strawberry mixture if want to remove the seeds.
Step 2: Add Alcohol
Then pour in the tequila and orange liqueur. Blend until mixed. If you want it sweeter, add more simple syrup.
Step 3: Prepare Salted Rim and Served on the Rocks
Next, wet the rim of the glass with a lime slice and then dip the rim in either salt or sugar for the salted rim. Fill the glass with ice and pour in your blended margarita. Garnish with a strawberry slice or garnish glass with a lime wedge.
Recipe FAQs for the Delicious Strawberry Cocktail
Recipe Tips for Making Fresh Strawberry Margaritas
Elevate your fresh strawberry margaritas with these expert tips and creative twists. Learn how to infuse unique flavors into your margaritas, explore exciting garnish options, and take your mixology skills to the next level. We recommend you make these strawberry margaritas pronto!
- Flavored Tequila: Experiment with flavored tequila, such as jalapeno-infused or pineapple-infused, to add an extra layer of complexity to the Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks.
- More Flavor: Enhance the taste by adding a splash of lemon juice, white wine, or tamarind pulp.
- Garnish: Don’t forget to garnish your margarita with fresh fruit slices, a sprig of mint, or even a jalapeno slice for an extra kick.
- Simple Syrup: Make a homemade strawberry simple syrup with strawberry puree. This strawberry syrup will enhance the margarita mixture for the Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks. Store-bought simple syrup is great too.
What to Serve with this Delicious Homemade Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks
Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
- ⅔ cup Sugar
- ½ cup Fresh lime juice
- ⅓ cup Orange liqueur, like Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 1 cup Tequila
- Ice
- Coarse salt or sugar to rim the glass
- Strawberries and limes for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the strawberries in half and put in blender.
- Place the strawberries, lime juice and sugar or honey in a blender. Blend until you have a smooth puree.
- Add the tequila and orange liqueur blend until well mixed, taste and adjust the liquor if needed.
- If serving over rocks, pour into glasses filled with ice.
- For frozen margaritas, add a good amount of ice to the blender with the puree.
- Blend until the ice is crushed and the consistency is slushy.
- Moisten the rims of the glasses with a slice of lime and garnish the rims with sugar or salt.
- Serve with strawberries and limes as garnish.
Expert Tips
- Flavored Tequila: Experiment with flavored tequila, such as jalapeno-infused or pineapple-infused, to add an extra layer of complexity.
- More Flavor: Enhance the taste by adding a splash of lemon juice, white wine, or tamarind pulp.
- Garnish: Don’t forget to garnish your margarita with fresh fruit slices, a sprig of mint, or even a jalapeno slice for an extra kick.
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