Description
A quick and refreshing classic frozen margarita made with fresh lime juice, perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe balances tart, sweet, and boozy flavors in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces (60 ml) Tequila Blanco (100% agave)
- 1 ounce (30 ml) Fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
- 1 ounce (30 ml) Triple Sec or Cointreau
- ½ ounce (15 ml) Agave syrup
- 2 cups (about 300 g) Ice (crushed preferred)
- Coarse salt (for rim, optional)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rim your glass with lime juice and dip it into coarse salt. This step is optional but recommended.
- Squeeze about 1 ounce (30 ml) of fresh lime juice from about 1 large lime.
- In a blender, combine 2 ounces (60 ml) tequila blanco, 1 ounce (30 ml) triple sec or Cointreau, ½ ounce (15 ml) agave syrup, fresh lime juice, and 2 cups (about 300 g) of ice.
- Blend on high until smooth and frothy, about 30-45 seconds. If too thick, add a splash of water or more lime juice; if too thin, add more ice.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more agave syrup or lime juice as desired.
- Pour into the salt-rimmed glass and garnish with a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor; bottled lime juice will not provide the same brightness. Adjust sweetness and alcohol level to taste. Pulse blend to avoid over-melting ice. Rim glass with salt last to ensure it sticks properly. Use good quality 100% agave tequila for smooth taste. Freeze lime slices to use as ice cubes to keep drink cold without dilution.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8-
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 130
- Carbohydrates: 10
Keywords: frozen margarita, classic margarita, fresh lime margarita, quick cocktail, easy margarita, tequila cocktail, weeknight drink