Frozen Margarita
A refreshing frozen cocktail that blends tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice into a slushy consistency.
Preparation Time
- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 serving (450ml)
Ingredients
For Cocktail
- 60ml tequila
- 40ml orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 40ml lime juice
- 20ml agave nectar (or simple syrup)
- Ice cubes for blending
For Garnish
- Salt for rimming
- Lime wedge
Instructions
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Prepare glass:
- Wet the rim of a chilled margarita glass with lime
- Dip or roll rim in a small dish of salt
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Make cocktail:
- Combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave nectar in blender
- Add enough ice to make a slushy consistency
- Blend until smooth and slushy
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Serve:
- Pour into prepared margarita glass
- Garnish with lime wedge
Notes
- Use 100% agave tequila for best results
- Fresh lime juice is preferred over bottled
- Can adjust sweetness by varying agave nectar/simple syrup
- For proper proportions, remember: 3:2:2:1 ratio
- 3 parts tequila
- 2 parts orange liqueur
- 2 parts lime juice
- 1 part sweetener
- Can make larger batches by maintaining ratios
- Serve immediately while frozen
- Kosher salt is best for rimming