I’m pretty sure you worked hard this week and deserve a little reward.
These are cold, icy, refreshing margaritas with a good splash of tequila—perfect for hot weather. They’re not the cloying, overly sweet strawberry cocktails you sometimes find. Instead, this is a classic margarita brightened with a fresh strawberry simple syrup for a subtle fruity note that feels balanced and fresh.
The rim combines salt and sugar for a sweet-and-salty finish that complements the drink. Serve on the rocks with lime wedges and fresh strawberry slices for garnish—little floating accents that make the presentation fun and summery.
Fresh Strawberry Margaritas
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margarita, can easily be multiplied
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces Grand Marnier
- 1 1/2 ounces Tequila
- 2 ounces lime juice
- 2 1/2 ounces strawberry simple syrup
- lime + fresh strawberries for garnish
- salt + sugar for the rim
Instructions
- Rim the glass with a lime wedge and dip into a mix of margarita salt and sugar (about 3 tablespoons salt to 2 teaspoons sugar). Fill the glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine tequila, Grand Marnier, strawberry simple syrup and lime juice. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, then pour over the iced glass. Add lime wedges and a few strawberry slices.
- For the strawberry simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water, bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. Cool completely. In a blender, combine 1 cup simple syrup with 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries and blend until smooth. If you prefer, strain through a fine mesh to remove seeds.
- This recipe scales easily—double, quadruple, or make a pitcher. Taste as you go and add the simple syrup in 1/4 cup increments to reach your preferred sweetness. If making a larger batch, consider using bottled lime juice to save time.
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I promise if you make this cocktail tonight it will help you have a great evening. Just a friendly reminder: enjoy responsibly and be prepared for tomorrow morning.