What could be more refreshing on a summer's day than
a cool strawberry margarita? This is a refreshing summer drink
made with either fresh or frozen strawberries. Also makes a delicious
after-dinner drink.
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Blended Strawberry Margarita Recipe
Recipe Type:
Beverage
& Cocktails,
Strawberries<
Yields: 2 to 3 servings
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients:
8 to 10 hulled fresh strawberries or 4 ounces frozen sliced
strawberries in syrup (partially thawed)*
4 ounces tequila
1 1/2 ounces fresh-squeezed
lime juice
1 1/2 ounces Triple Sec
Lots of ice (about 1 to 2 cups ice cubes)**
Coarse
salt
or sugar, for rimming the glass
Whole fresh
strawberries, garnish
Lime slices garnish
* Using frozen strawberries
(with syrup), will provide a sweeter margarita.
** How much ice you
use depends on your taste. You may want to experiment with the ice.
Preparation:
In a blender, combine strawberries,
tequila, lime juice, Tripe Sec, and ice; blend until smooth.
Pour into stemmed
Margarita Glasses rimmed with either coarse
salt,
Margarita
Salt or coarse sugar.
To create a salt or sugar-rimmed glass, take a lime wedge and rub the
drinking surface of the glass so it is barely moist. Dip the edge of the glass into coarse
salt or sugar.
Garnish with a whole strawberry and a lime
slice (optional).
Makes 2 to 3 serving.
Non-Alcoholic Version: Omit
tequila and Triple Sec. Add an additional squeeze of lime juice.
