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Strawberry Infused Margarita Recipe

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Dec 31 2025

1h

Serves 1

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Make Strawberry Infused Margarita in just 1h . Strawberry Infused Espolòn Tequila, Fresh Lemon and Agave Served on the Rocks. (270 cal)

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Ingredients

Strawberry Infusion

Cocktail

Preparation

Strawberry Infusion

1. Prepare strawberries

Hull and thinly slice 2 fresh strawberries so they bruise easily and release juice.

2. Macerate (optional quick method)

Place the sliced strawberries in a clean jar, sprinkle 1 tsp granulated sugar over them, and let rest for 5–10 minutes. The sugar will draw out juices and speed infusion.

3. Combine with tequila

Pour 120 ml Espolòn Tequila Blanco over the macerated strawberries in the jar. Seal the jar tightly.

4. Steep

Let the mixture infuse at room temperature for 30–60 minutes for a bright, lightly‑strawberry flavored tequila. For a stronger, deeper flavor, refrigerate and steep for 4–24 hours. (Shorter time = brighter fruit note; longer time = more pronounced strawberry.)

5. Strain

When infusion reaches desired flavor, strain the tequila through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container, pressing gently on solids to extract liquid. Discard or save the spent berries for another use. Measure 60 ml of the strained infused tequila for one cocktail and reserve the remainder for later drinks.

Cocktail

6. Prepare glass

If desired, chill a rocks glass briefly in the freezer or by filling with ice water while you mix the drink. Empty before pouring the cocktail.

7. Mix

In a cocktail shaker, add 60 ml strawberry‑infused tequila, 22 ml fresh lemon juice, and 15 ml agave syrup. Add a generous amount of ice (enough to fill the shaker about two‑thirds).

8. Shake

Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is cold and slightly frosted. This chills and dilutes the drink to balance flavors.

9. Serve

Fill the prepared rocks glass with fresh ice. Strain the shaken cocktail over the ice using a fine strainer or the shaker's built‑in strainer to keep small solids out of the glass.

Garnish & Rim

10. Salt the rim

Run the cut edge of the lemon wheel around the rim of the chilled rocks glass to moisten. Place a small plate with 1 tsp coarse sea or kosher salt and dip the moistened rim into the salt to coat. Tap off excess.

11. Garnish and finish

Garnish the cocktail with a fresh strawberry slice on the rim and float the lemon wheel or place it on the glass edge. Serve immediately.

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