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Frozen Margarita Recipe

Published: Aug 28, 2019 · Modified: Apr 15, 2021 by Allison · 9 Comments

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This classic Frozen Margarita Recipe is made with fresh lime juice and tequila. Skip the overly sweet pre-made margarita mix for a handful of ingredients that create a fresh, easy, and delicious cocktail. Ready in minutes!

Frozen margarita in a glass on a grey platter.

We’re closing in on the end of summer. I’m slowly shifting my sights from berry desserts and slushy cocktails to all things apple and pumpkin spice. I promised myself that I would not start springing those fall goodies on you quite yet. First we have to finish out summer and what better way to celebrate than with a Frozen Margarita in our hands?

This recipe is for a classic lime-flavored Frozen Margarita. Pull out that blender, let’s make margaritas!

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Frozen margarita in a glass garnished with lime.

What you’ll need

Simple Syrup: This recipe starts with a quick simple syrup; this is what will sweeten the margarita. Stir equal amounts of granulated sugar into boiling water until dissolved, then chill. Make this first so that it can chill in the fridge or freezer while you proceed with the rest of the recipe.

Lime Juice: For this recipe you’ll need about ½ cup of freshly squeezed lime juice. This is around 8 limes, but that will vary based on the size of your limes and how juicy they are. Feel free to swap in a little freshly squeezed lemon juice if you come up short with the lime juice.

Tequila: The star of this drink! Feel free to use your favorite tequila; I prefer a silver/blanco/white tequila.

Orange liqueur: A generous splash of orange liqueur helps to give these margaritas their classic flavor. Triple sec, Cointreau or Grand Marnier are all good options.

Ice: Here’s how we turn these into frozen margaritas! Add plenty of ice into your blender along with all the ingredients listed above and give it a whirl. Easily adjust the consistency of the margaritas by adding more or less ice.

Glass dipped in salt for frozen margaritas.

Tips for making the best frozen margaritas

  1. Make them strong: Since the alcohol, lime juice and simple syrup will be diluted by all that crushed ice, make sure that your portions are on the stronger side.
  2. Use chilled ingredients: If you use warm/room temp ingredients your ice will melt faster, and you’ll likely need to add more ice to get a thick, slushy consistency. The more ice you add, the more you will dilute the flavor. So, plan ahead a bit and chill your alcohol, lime juice and simple syrup in advance.
  3. Adjust to suit your taste preferences: I can’t stress this one enough! When making your own cocktail you can control exactly how you want it to taste. Add more simple syrup for a sweeter cocktail, more lime juice for a more tart cocktail, and of course, increase or decrease the alcohol based on how strong you like your drinks. Use this recipe as a guide and go from there.
  4. Adjust the recipe quantity: This recipe makes 4 margaritas, but you can easily double or even triple it to serve a crowd.
  5. Serve immediately: Wait until you are ready to serve these Frozen Margaritas, then throw everything in the blender and mix them up and serve immediately.
Frozen Margarita garnished with lime on a grey platter.

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Frozen margarita in a glass on a grey platter.

Frozen Margarita Recipe

Whip up this classic Frozen Margarita Recipe made with fresh lime juice and tequila.



5 from 6 votes
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Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Allison – Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

Simple syrup:

  • 3 tablespoons boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Margaritas:

  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ cup tequila
  • ¼ cup orange liqueur
  • simple syrup, to taste, I used 2 tablespoons
  • 3-4 cups ice, plus more if needed
  • Coarse salt for the rim of your glass

Instructions

Simple syrup:

  • Stir sugar into boiling water until dissolved. Place in the fridge (or speed it along in the freezer until chilled, but not frozen.

Margaritas:

  • Place coarse salt in a small bowl. Moisten the rim of your glasses with lime juice or simple syrup, then dip into the salt. Set aside.
  • Place all remaining ingredients in a blender and process until smooth and slushy. Add more ice to thicken, if necessary. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust ingredient quantities to suit your taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 4mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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This post originally appeared on Real Housemoms where I am a contributor.

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  1. wilhelmina wesse

    August 28, 2019 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    This just may be the perfect Marg! So delish!

    Reply
  2. Amanda Finks

    August 28, 2019 at 11:34 am

    5 stars
    This is such a refreshing cocktail perfect for summer!

    Reply
  3. Michael

    April 16, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    5 stars
    I can only say one word is perfect. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      April 20, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  4. Roses

    May 09, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    5 stars
    A classic Frozen Margarita in the hot summer was awesome. Thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      May 11, 2020 at 11:03 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. ?

      Reply
  5. Will

    August 13, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    I love sipping on this frosty and refreshing cocktail!

    Reply
    • Allison

      August 14, 2020 at 9:42 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  6. Brendon

    August 14, 2020 at 7:48 am

    These were absolutely delicious. So fresh and the perfect amount of sweetness. This recipe will definitely be a staple for me!

    Reply

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