Strawberry Margarita

Mix up a sweet and tangy Strawberry Margarita at home - perfect for sipping on a hot summer day or celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Cheers!

📝 Ingredients

• 5 whole sliced strawberries (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 ounce water
• 3 cups ice, divided
• 6 ounces 100% agave tequila Blanco
• 2 ounces triple sec
• 3 ounces fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
• 2 tablespoons margarita salt or kosher salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- To make the strawberry simple syrup: ---
2. 2First, give your strawberries a good wash, and then gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
3. 3Next, cut off the stems and slice up the strawberries into small pieces, and set them aside.
4. 4In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the strawberries, sugar, and water, and stir together.
5. 5Cook for 5 minutes or until the strawberries are softened.
6. 6Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor, and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender.
7. 7Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any pulp.
8. 8--- To assemble the strawberry margarita: ---
9. 9Add the margarita salt to a small plate.
10. 10Rub the rim of your glass with a used lime wedge, then dip the rim of the glass in the salt.
11. 11Fill a shaker (or mason jar or coffee cup) with 2 cups of ice, tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and strawberry syrup.
12. 12Cover and shake vigorously.
13. 13Pour the mixture over the remaining ice to serve on the rocks.
14. 14For a finishing touch, garnish with a fresh strawberry or a slice of lime.
15. 15Remember to enjoy responsibly and cheers to a refreshing and delicious strawberry margarita!