Strawberry Margarita Recipe
Strawberry Margarita will light up any party that you have planned out this summer! Made with fresh strawberries and homemade simple syrup!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 401kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pint fresh strawberries washed and hulled
- 3 ounces lime juice
- 6 ounces tequila
- 3 ounces orange liqueur like Cointreau
- 2 ounces simple syrup
Homemade Simple Syrup Recipe:
- 2 cups cold water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- lime slices
- sugar or salt for rim
- ice
Instructions
Make Simple Syrup:
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat, add water and sugar, and bring to a steady boil.
- Stir constantly until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla.
- Let mixture cool completely, for about 20-30 minutes.
Make Strawberry Mixture:
- Add the strawberries to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Strain through a mesh sieve to remove the pulp.
Make Strawberry Margarita:
- Combine the strawberry juice, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker, shake well and set aside.
- Run a lime wedge along the rim of two glasses then dip the rims into a plate with salt or sugar.
- Fill the glasses about ¾ full of ice and pour the cocktail into the glasses, garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg