How to Make a Slushy Margarita
Outside of a whole pint of ice cream or a dip in the pool, few things are better on a scorching summer day than a slushy margarita. Equal parts smoothie, slushy, and adult beverage, the sweet and sour drink is the perfect way for people of legal drinking age to cool off when the weather gets hot.
And yet, it can often be hard to find the right elements to get that Instagram-perfect appearance or even a restaurant-quality taste. Whether you want some tips on what to put in your drink or just struggle to get things to come together right, we’re here to help. We’ll show you exactly how to make a slushy margarita with our strawberry margarita slush recipe.
Amazingly simple and just as delicious, this cool and refreshing icy drink is sure to be a favorite of everyone this summer. Let’s not waste another moment and get down to business.
Step #1. Prepare Ingredients
For the Margarita:
- ¼ cup strawberries, clean and sliced
- 1 ½ oz. tequila
- 1 oz. triple sec
- ½ oz. lime juice
- 2 tsp. white sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Peppermint leaves, to garnish
Preparation of Glass:
- 1 lime wedge
- 2 tbsp. sugar
Tools:
- Blender
- Martini glass
Step #2. Prepare the Martini Glass
Rub a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Spread the sugar on a flat plate and dip glass to coat.
Step #3. Blend the Margarita Ingredients
Blend strawberries, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, sugar and ice cubes until smooth.
Step #4. Serve the Slushy Margarita
Serve the slushy margarita garnished with peppermint leaves and enjoy.
Now you know everything there is to know about making a delicious strawberry slush margarita. With the right ingredients, the proper glassware, and a standard blender, you can now mix up a cool and refreshing alcoholic treat any time the weather gets a little too warm for your liking.
That’s just the tip of the iceberg (or slushberg, perhaps), though. This recipe can easily be adapted to account for all your favorite fruits, creating new mixed drink combinations the likes of which you’d never even dreamed before. Flavored syrups would also make a great compliment to the drink, as would swapping out some of the classic margarita components for other types of alcohol.
Do you prefer your margaritas in the traditional style or the slushy way like we have here? After you try out the kind you can make at home following our recipe, even the staunchest traditionalists might have to start reconsidering.
How to Make a Slushy Margarita
Ingredients
Preparation of Glass:
- 1 lime wedge
- 2 tbsp. sugar
For the Margarita:
- ¼ cup strawberries – clean and sliced
- 1 ½ oz. tequila
- 1 oz. triple sec
- ½ oz. lime juice
- 2 tsp. white sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Peppermint leaves – to garnish
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Spread the sugar on a flat plate and dip glass to coat.
- Blend strawberries, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, sugar and ice cubes until smooth.
- Serve the slushy margarita garnished with peppermint leaves and enjoy.
Equipment
Nutrition
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I am Joss, the creator and editor of In the Kitch. I am inviting you on this food journey with me to learn, grow and bring out that inner chef in you. I hope to inspire you to get creative in your own kitchen!
