Name: The Ultimate Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks Recipe You’ll Love
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (frozen works in a pinch); 4 oz silver tequila (100% agave is worth the splurge here); 2 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec); 1.5 oz fresh lime juice (please, not from the bottle!); 1 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste); Ice cubes; Coarse salt for rimming (optional); Lime wedges and strawberry slices for garnish

Description

Craving a refreshing drink? Try this ultimate strawberry margarita on the rocks recipe for a perfect blend of sweet and tangy. Discover how!

Ingredients

Scale

For the perfect strawberry margarita on the rocks, you’ll need:

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (frozen works in a pinch)

4 oz silver tequila (100% agave is worth the splurge here)

2 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)

1.5 oz fresh lime juice (please, not from the bottle!)

1 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)

Ice cubes

Coarse salt for rimming (optional)

Lime wedges and strawberry slices for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Make Simple Syrup (If Needed)

Combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool. This can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a month. (I keep a mason jar of it ready to go—it’s my little cocktail secret weapon!)

Step 2: Prep Your Glasses

Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glasses, then dip in coarse salt if desired. Fill glasses with ice and set aside. This step is technically optional, but that salt rim really elevates the experience—it’s the difference between “I made a drink” and “I created a masterpiece.”

Step 3: Blend the Strawberries

Place the hulled strawberries in a blender and puree until smooth. You should get about 1 cup of strawberry puree. The color should be vivid red—it’s seriously gorgeous and makes this on the rocks strawberry margarita recipe Instagram-worthy before you even add the other ingredients.

Step 4: Mix Your Margarita

In a cocktail shaker, combine the strawberry puree, tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Add a handful of ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled. Your arm should get a mini workout here—a good shake integrates all those flavors beautifully!

Step 5: Strain and Serve

Strain the mixture into your prepared ice-filled glasses. Garnish with a strawberry slice and lime wedge. Take a moment to admire your handiwork before the first sip!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Cocktails
Method: shaken
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Calories: 200

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