Enjoy a fresh homemade frozen Strawberry Margarita with fresh berries, orange juice, lime juice, and agave. I’ve also included directions for an alcoholic version.
There’s no better way to bring on vacation vibes from home than by mixing up tropical drinks. And this refreshing frozen strawberry margarita is my family’s favorite way to celebrate. Because it’s non-alcoholic, all ages can enjoy!
Of course, I’ve included a recipe to turn this virgin drink into an adult beverage too.
Update: I’ve updated this post with new step-by-step photos and a how-to video to help you enjoy more delicious homemade cocktails this summer. Cheers!
How to Make Frozen Strawberry Margaritas
I highly recommend using freshly squeezed orange and lime juice for your margaritas. The real fruit flavor makes a big difference in the final drink.
To make the virgin strawberry margaritas, simply add all of your fresh fruit, juices, agave and blend. Then add the ice and pulse until blended as smooth as you like them. I like my margaritas pretty smooth so the ice is tiny pebbles.
Decorating Glasses for Frozen Margaritas
Since you are blending up fresh cocktails, why not go all-out and make sure everyone’s glass is properly garnished for the full tropical experience?
It’s easy to make a restaurant-quality margarita glass at home. Here’s how to do it:
- Place coarse sugar in a shallow bowl or on a plate.
- Wet the rim of each glass by running a lime wedge around it.
- Invert the glass to coat the wet rim with sugar.
It’s that simple! If you like a salty rim, you can do the same thing with kosher or flaky salt.
Don’t forget the finishing touch: a plump sliced strawberry on each glass. Only cut the strawberry half through lengthwise from the bottom so it rests security on the glass.
How to Make Strawberry Margaritas with Alcohol
If you’d like to take this non-alcoholic drink to a boozy level, simply add:
- ½ cup of tequila
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
This will make a big batch of frozen strawberry margaritas for the adults.
What to Serve with Margaritas
Looking for a fun Cinco de Mayo menu? We’ve got you covered with this round-up.
And if you’re hosting a party with strawberry margaritas on the menu, pair your fruity drinks with these summery recipes:
- Easy Grilled Lemon Pork Chops are a classic summertime recipe to toss on the grill while the sun shines.
- Instant Pot Chile Verde tacos from Pressure Cooking Today are crunchy, bright, and easy to throw together in the pressure cooker.
- Strawberry Shortcake is the perfect warm-weather dessert to top off an outdoor get-together.
Cinco De Mayo Recipes
These strawberry margaritas are perfect for a Cinco De Mayo celebration. Here’s more great Cinco De Mayo Recipes you’ll want to try:
- Start Cinco De Mayo off with fun Breakfast Tacos.
- Chicken and Cheese Taquitos are an easy appetizer.
- Carne Asada Tacos with smokey BBQed steak are always a hit.
- Instant Pot Tamales packed with tender steamed masa and moist shredded pork shoulder.
- Instant Pot Chili Colorado features fork-tender chunks of spicy beef in a flour tortilla smothered with enchilada sauce and melty, gooey cheese.
- How To Make Churros – these churros are the perfect ending to a Cinco De May celebration.
Frozen Strawberry Margaritas
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup coarse sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons agave
- 1 ½ cups crushed ice
- 4 fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the margarita glasses. Add coarse sugar to a shallow bowl. Wet the glass rims with a lime wedge and press the glass top in the sugar to coat the rim.
- Place the chopped strawberries, orange juice, lime juice and agave into a blender and pulse several times to blend. Taste and if necessary, add more agave. Add crushed ice and pulse until desired consistency is reached. Pour the drink into the prepared glasses.
- Garnish each drink with a fresh strawberry with the green leaves on top, slice them half through lengthwise from the bottom and place one on the rim of each glass right before serving.
Video
Notes
- ½ cup of tequila
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
Erica
Wow these look insanely delicious and refreshing! I’m in the mood for TexMex now!
Lana@NevrEnoughThyme
The absolutely perfect beverage for a Tex-Mex menu!
Jamie
Ooooh yes please! I am so glad you are bringing these cool, sweet, delicious drinks to the party cause what makes a meal more like a party – and a Tex-Mex one at that – then frozen strawberry margaritas? Beautiful!
2 Sisters Recipes by Anna and Liz
Yummy ! This is perfect margarita for me since I don’t care for alcohol too much! Even my girls would love this as much as I do! Thanks Barbara!
Shelby
I would love this. Basically because I don’t like tequila all that much. 😉 I would much rather have a virgin margarita! Looks delicious.
Jenni
I can’t say no to a margarita, Barbara! I hope you won’t mind if I toss in a bit of tequila and Grand Marnier…? How fun that the whole family can enjoy these fancy drinks. Forget Shirley Temples. I’d have loved these as a kid!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
I don’t think I’ve had a strawberry margarita since I left the states nearly 20 years ago. Time to change that. That’s a beautiful photo – it certainly makes me thirsty!
Kitchen Belleicious
delicious! It looks refreshing and sweet but not overly sweet. YUM!
Hailey @ Tasteful Cuisine
Looks delicious–and sounds refreshing!
Liz
Oh, yum!!! You’ve just made the celebration complete with these gorgeous margaritas!!! Perfect way to soothe my spicy tongue!!
Jeanette
This is the perfect drink to enjoy with our Tex-Mex dinner! Love that it’s non-alcoholic so even my kids can enjoy it!
Ansh
Love this. What a gorgeous drink! I know my teen would love it for her Birthday celebration. A grown up drink to feel fancy :))
Asha
Me want! The weather has suddenly turned warm here and this would be perfect about now! at 8am!! 😀
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
Oh man – so refreshing!! This looks awesome!