Strawberry Margarita Recipe

Strawberry Margarita

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   Prep the glass

   Pour the kosher or coarse sea salt onto a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a 12-14 oz margarita or rocks glass, then dip the rim into the salt to coat. Set the glass aside.

2. 2

   Hull and wash strawberries

   Remove the green stems from the fresh strawberries and give them a quick rinse. Pat dry with a paper towel. Reserve one strawberry slice for garnish.

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   Make the cocktail

   In a blender add the hulled fresh strawberries (1.5 cups), silver tequila (3 oz), orange liqueur (1 oz), fresh lime juice (1 oz) and simple syrup (0.75 oz). If using frozen strawberries or if you want a thicker, frostier drink, add the optional 0.5 cup frozen strawberries and omit or reduce ice. Add the ice (1 cup) if using fresh berries and you want a chilled, slightly slushy texture.

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   Blend

   Secure the blender lid and blend on high until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined, about 20–45 seconds depending on blender strength. If mixture is too thick, add up to 1–2 tablespoons of water or additional lime juice; if too thin, add a few more ice cubes or frozen strawberries and pulse to combine.

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   Taste and adjust

   Taste the margarita and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed: add 0.25–0.5 oz additional simple syrup for more sweetness or 0.25 oz lime juice for more brightness. Blend briefly to incorporate any additions.

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   Serve

   Pour the blended strawberry margarita into the prepared salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with the reserved strawberry slice on the rim and an optional lime wheel or wedge. Serve immediately with a straw or cocktail stirrer.

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   Notes

   To make simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water, bring to a simmer until sugar dissolves, cool before using. For a frozen cocktail texture, use more frozen strawberries and less ice. Adjust alcohol to taste by increasing or decreasing tequila and orange liqueur proportionally.