This sweet and fruity frozen berry margarita recipe whips up easily for a vibrant, refreshing cocktail. It’s perfect for an adult Cinco de Mayo fiesta, Taco Tuesday night, or any celebration!
A classic margarita is a strong cocktail made traditionally of tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice. It's frequently served in a salt-rimmed glass. Additionally, it can be shaken with ice, served over ice, or blended with ice for a slushy-like frozen cocktail.
And there are a lot of variations! A popular one is a strawberry margarita, which has strawberries blended in. Similarly, this frozen berry margarita recipe blends frozen berries into the mix. The result is a sweet and fruity take on the classic.
This is a fun cocktail to make for Cinco de Mayo or anytime you’re putting together a fiesta-style menu. And Taco Tuesdays or girls’ night in are a lot more fun with a pitcher of margaritas!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Mixed berries give this frozen cocktail gorgeous color.
- If you like margaritas, you will love the fruity flavor of berry margs!
- Using frozen berries makes it thick and almost slushy-like. It's super refreshing on a hot day.
The Best Frozen Berry Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
Salt Rims for Margarita Glasses:
- Sea salt
- Lime wedge
Frozen Berry Margaritas:
- Simple syrup or agave nectar
- Blanco tequila
- Fresh lime juice
- Frozen mixed berries
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Salt the Rims of the Glasses
- Rub the cut side of a fresh lime wedge along the rim of each of 4 glasses.
- And then, immediately after rubbing each glass with lime, dip them in salt.
Step 2: Blend the Frozen Margaritas
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and serve in salt-rimmed margarita glasses.
Tips
- How to Make Simple Syrup: To make about ¾ cup of simple syrup, add ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and then remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Or you can buy pre-made simple syrup if you prefer.
- Simple Syrup Substitute: If desired, use agave nectar instead of simple syrup.
- Orange Liqueur Substitute: If you don’t have orange liqueur, you can omit it from this recipe. However, if desired add ½ cup orange juice or ¼ teaspoon orange extract instead.
Frozen Berry Margarita FAQs
What’s in a Classic Margarita?
A classic margarita only has three ingredients: tequila, orange liqueur (such as Cointreau), and lime juice. It’s commonly served in a glass with a salted rim.
What is Margarita Mix?
Margarita mix is typically a non-alcoholic syrup. It usually contains sugar, water, and lime juice (as well as preservatives if you buy the mix instead of making it). It’s meant to be mixed with tequila to make margaritas!
How Can I Make Strawberry Margaritas?
It’s easy to turn this mixed berry margarita recipe into strawberry margaritas!
To make strawberry margaritas, omit the frozen mixed berries. Instead, use 4 cups of either fresh or frozen strawberries. However, if you use fresh strawberries, add 1 cup of ice. And then blend it up!
What Pairs Well with Margaritas?
If you’re putting together a Cinco de Mayo party, Taco Tuesday potluck, or are just wondering what to serve with margaritas, I have you covered! Here are a few things that pair perfectly:
- Tilapia Fish Tacos Recipe with Cabbage Slaw – a healthy, flavor-packed meal
- Pico de Gallo (Mexican Salsa Fresca) – great for scooping up with tortilla chips
- Green Chicken Enchiladas Recipe with Salsa Verde – a favorite at my house!
More Refreshing Drinks to Try
- Mai Tai
- Meyer Lemon Mango Margarita Mocktails
- Blackberry Lime Mocktail Spritzer
- Limonana (Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade)
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Frozen Berry Margarita Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Salt Rims:
- 1 tablespoon sea salt you will not use all the salt
- 1 fresh lime wedge
Frozen Berry Margaritas:
- ¾ cup simple syrup see Notes
- 1 ¼ cups blanco tequila also sometimes referred to as silver or white tequila
- ½ cup orange liqueur such as Cointreau
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 4 cups frozen mixed berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries
For Garnish:
- 4 sprigs of fresh mint
- 4 lime wheels
Instructions
For the Salt Rims:
- Put the salt in a shallow dish. Rub the cut side of a fresh lime wedge along the rim of each of 4 glasses. Immediately after rubbing each glass with lime, dip them in the salt.
For the Frozen Berry Margaritas:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth.
To Serve:
- Pour the margaritas into the salt-rimmed glasses. If desired, garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wheel.
- Serve immediately.
Faith's Tips
- How to Make Simple Syrup: To make about ¾ cup of simple syrup, add ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and then remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Or you can buy pre-made simple syrup if you prefer.
- Simple Syrup Substitute: If desired, use agave nectar instead of simple syrup.
- Orange Liqueur Substitute: If you don’t have orange liqueur, you can omit it from this recipe. If desired, add ½ cup orange juice or ¼ teaspoon orange extract instead.
- Recipe Yield and Serving Size: This makes about 5 ½ cups, which is 5 servings. Each serving is just over 1 cup.
Nutrition
Betsy says
I’m normally not big on alcoholic beverages but this looks absolutely delicious! Just out of curiosity: is there a nonalcoholic substitute for the tequila?
Faith says
Yes! :) You can use a fruit juice like cranberry or white grape juice. Or you can use unsweetened iced tea; I've made it with unsweetened green tea and it's delicious!