Frozen Margaritas are the perfect party drink. Bring the crowd together with a refreshingly tart, citrusy blended summer favorite.

This Drink Recipe is perfect for when the temperatures climb. Be sure to try my Long Island Iced Tea, and Pina Colada for more refreshing cocktails.

Sabrina’s Frozen Margarita Recipe

Frozen Margaritas are the ultimate refreshing drink recipe for a hot summer day. If this is your go-to drink order at a Mexican restaurant or happy hour, then it’s time to master the simple recipe for yourself. Make these the next time you’re serving Beef Enchiladas, Steak Tacos, or Chicken Fajitas. Their simplicity also allows for your own creativity. Be sure to check out my margarita variations below.

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Ingredients

Instructions

To a high speed blender add tequila, lime juice, triple sec, simple syrup, and ice.
Blend on high speed until smooth.
Dip margarita glass upside down in water, then in salt.
Pour in margarita and garnish with lime slice.

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Chef’s Note

When it comes to making margaritas at home, a store bought mix may seem like the quickest and easiest option, but not all shortcuts are worth it. Although store bought mixes are faster to prepare, I’ve found that they never taste as good as fresh. And secondly, blend until completely smooth so there are no large shards of ice for the perfect margarita.

Can this be made ahead of time?

Yes, this frozen drink recipe is the perfect make-ahead cocktail option since you can freeze it for later. After combining the ingredients, pour the mixture into mason jars or other freezer-safe airtight containers to keep well in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

How to Store

Store: If you aren’t going to finish your margarita right away, you can cover it and store it in the fridge for a couple of hours. The longer it’s in the fridge, the more the ice will melt and water down the mixture, so I don’t recommend storing it this way for long.
Freeze: For a more long-term storage option, you can pour the recipe into mason jars or an airtight container and freeze it for up to 2 weeks.
Serve: The alcohol will keep the recipe from freezing solid, but it may separate in the freezer. To serve, let the mixture thaw in the fridge, then blend any separated ingredients back together.

Variations

Spicy: To make them spicy, you can use jalapeño infused tequila, or dice a jalapeño pepper and add it to the blender. Adjust how much jalapeño you add based on the spice level you prefer. Then, use Tajín for a spicy glass rim.
Sweetener: If you don’t have simple syrup, you can swap it out for another type of sweetener like agave syrup, or honey.
Frozen mango: Swap out a portion of the ice in the recipe for frozen mango chunks.
Frozen strawberry: Just like mangoes, you can add strawberries to the mix. Since they’re a bit softer, don’t use them in place of ice.
Sugar rim: If you prefer a sweeter garnish, you can have a sugared rim. You can even use colored sugar from the baking aisle to decorate the glass with a pop of color.
Garnish options: There are so many ways to decorate this frosty drink. Fresh lime slices make an easy and attractive garnish. You can also add lime zest, an orange peel, and decorative cocktail picks.