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Summer is here, and I can’t stop thinking about this delicious frozen margarita recipe. I love nothing more on a hot day than a icy marg. You don’t need a fancy machine for this classic cocktail, just a handful of ingredients and a high-powered blender, and welcome to Margaritaville!
What’s in This Frozen Margarita Recipe?
You really can’t go wrong with a classic margarita, and when they are frozen, they are so much better! This is a real summertime indulgence, and I honestly think it’s the best blended marg recipe out there! I’ve created it with just a handful of simple ingredients and in five minutes and you will have a zingy and flavorful cocktail. Get ready to be transported to a beach without a care in the world.
- Cointreau: This orange liqueur is a staple in margaritas. I prefer Cointreau over triple sec, but either will work.
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice is the key to a delicious margarita. Don’t use bottled lime juice; it just won’t taste the same!
- Tequila: Choose a good-quality Reposado tequila for the smoothest, best-tasting margaritas.
- Agave Syrup: Agave nectar is a great all-natural sweetener. Use more or less depending on your tastes.
- Ice: Blend these margs with a good bit of ice for a slushy, thirst-quenching drink!
Variations to Try
- Smoky: I swap the Reposado tequila for Mezcal for smoky margaritas.
- Spicy: I muddle a few jalapeño slices in the bottom of each glass before pouring in the margarita, or add some chili powder to the salt rim.
- Fruity: You can add ½ cup of just about any frozen fruit to this recipe to make fruity frozen margs. Do not use fresh fruit, as it will make them watery!
- Virgin: When I want to make these nonalcoholic, I simply swap the tequila for sparkling water and the Cointreau for orange juice. Blend these mocktails without the sparkling water, then top them off with sparkling water just before serving.
How to Store
You can mix together the Cointreau, lime juice, tequila, and agave and store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Simply pour this mixture into the blender with ice and blend to serve.
How to Freeze
You can also batch and freeze margaritas. Simply pour individual margaritas into glass jars, seal, and freeze for up to 2 weeks. Serve directly from the freezer!
Serving Suggestions
I’m a huge fan of Mexican food, and I just love pairing delicious food with delicious margaritas! Try these margs with Baked Chicken Tacos, White Queso, or Mexican Grilled Corn. These are also great Cinco de Mayo margaritas to serve with all your favorite appetizers.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
When it comes to garnish, I like to keep it classic and simple. A salt rim and a slice of lime is really all you need.
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“I don’t think I could survive a summer without one of these!” -April
Frozen Margarita Recipe
Equipment
- High Powered Blender
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Cointreau
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice from about 2 limes
- ½ cup Reposado Tequila we love Exotico
- ¼ cup agave nectar
- 2 cups ice more if needed
Instructions
- Place first four ingredients in a high powered blender and add 2 cups ice. Blend until smooth. Add more ice if necessary. Enjoy!¼ cup Cointreau, ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, ½ cup Reposado Tequila, ¼ cup agave nectar, 2 cups ice
Becky’s Tips
- Use a good quality tequila.
- Use fresh lime juice– this really does make all of the difference!
- These Margaritas are not very sweet. If you would like them sweeter, just add more agave syrup to taste.
- Use a powerful blender to ensure the ice is crushed.
- If you want salted glass rims: Cover the bottom of a small plate with margarita salt. Rub the rims of the glasses with a lime wedge, dip the rims in the margarita salt, and set the glasses upright to dry a tad before filling.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
Margaritas are made with tequila, while daiquiris are made with white rum.
Margaritas contain a good amount of alcohol, and frozen margaritas are no different. Please drink responsibly.
To make these margaritas thicker, simply add more ice and continue to blend until they reach your desired consistency!
Great recipe! Have you ever done them over ice instead of blending? Want to make a big batch for a tall (tube like) dispenser.
Try our margarita pitcher recipe (click here)!
Super smooth margarita! I tweaked the recipe based on what I had available in my house, which is a bit more budget LOL ;) Here is what I did:
¼ cup Triple Sec
¼ cup lime juice from a bottle
½ cup Espolon (silver) Tequila
2 oz. Simple Syrup
2 oz. Orange Juice (no pulp)
2 cups + 1/8ish cup of crushed ice
My variety tastes good and smooth but not as prominent of a tequila flavor as a Reposado would do , like you recommended- Only if I had one!! :)
Thanks so much for sharing what worked for you, Holly!!
Lovely classic frozen lime margarita! I absolutely loved it! Mine didn’t quite slush up the way I wanted it too though and I used more ice… any thoughts?
It sounds like you may need more ice, Sarah!
This drink 🍹 is one of the best drinks yet, it doesn’t matter how it’s made. I hope you all enjoy 🤣🤣🥰🥰
Thanks for sharing, Capri!
Awesome!
Thanks for sharing, Katie!
Hi there! I wanted to try this margarita recipe for a 4th of July party this weekend, using the margaritaville maker machine. Think the recipe will still work if I adjust the number from 2 to 4?
Yes, absolutely! Have fun!!
I look forward to learn the different kinds of drinks.
I don’t think I could survive a summer without one of these!
They’re a must-have!
Perfect summer drink recipes.
Can’t go wrong with them!
Fresh and delicious – we will make these again very soon!
Thanks, Melissa!