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Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Beverages and Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
2
servings
Ingredients
▢
1
pound
Fresh strawberries
-
washed and hulled
▢
⅔
cup
Sugar
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½
cup
Fresh lime juice
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⅓
cup
Orange liqueur
-
like Grand Marnier or Cointreau
▢
1
cup
Tequila
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Ice
▢
Coarse salt or sugar to rim the glass
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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.
Notes
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.