What better way to kick off summer than with a strawberry margarita?! It’s fruity, it’s refreshing, and it’s SO darn fun. And despite its impressive appearance (check out that ruby red color!), it’s easy to make. Blitz up a quick strawberry puree in a blender, and add some to a cocktail shaker with 5 simple ingredients. Then, just shake and serve!
I especially love this strawberry margarita recipe because it has an extra-summery twist. Instead of making it with regular simple syrup, I use simple syrup infused with basil. It brings so much freshness and depth to this already-delicious drink. Add a garnish of fresh basil leaves for a festive finishing touch.
Here’s what you’ll need to make this strawberry margarita recipe:
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
To make this strawberry margarita recipe, you’ll start by prepping two components: the simple syrup and the strawberry puree.
To make the simple syrup, follow the instructions in this recipe. The whole process just takes 15 minutes!
While the simple syrup infuses, puree the strawberries. Place 10 ounces of hulled fresh berries or thawed frozen berries in a blender. Puree until completely smooth. Strain the puree to remove the seeds and any foam.
Then, mix up the strawberry margarita! Start by salting the rim of a glass. Rub the rim with a lime wedge, and dip the glass in a small plate of salt. Fill the glass with ice.
Place 2 ounces of the strawberry puree in a cocktail shaker with the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and more ice. Shake, then strain into the glass.
Garnish with a lime wedge, fresh strawberries, and basil. Enjoy!
Refrigerate (or freeze) the strawberry puree to make more margaritas later on, or, if you’re serving a group, shake up more right away.
P.S. This strawberry margarita recipe goes great with salsa and guac at a summer party or happy hour. Pass the tortilla chips!
If you love this strawberry margarita, try one of these summer cocktail recipes next:
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