Description
Sultry Mexican-inspired strawberry margarita smash brings zesty tequila and fresh fruit into a delightful cocktail celebration. Refreshing summer sips promise pure pleasure with each vibrant, tangy blend you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) tequila
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) triple sec
Additional Components:
- Ice cubes
- Salt or sugar (for rimming the glasses)
- Lime slices (for garnish)
- Additional strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Crush ripe strawberries with sugar in a small bowl, creating a pulpy mixture that releases natural sweetness and breaks down fruit fibers.
- Carefully filter the strawberry pulp through a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently to extract maximum juice and discard remaining solids.
- Transfer the extracted strawberry liquid into a pitcher and combine with tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec, stirring thoroughly to integrate flavors.
- Prepare cocktail glasses by rubbing lime wedge around the rim, then dipping into a shallow plate of salt or sugar for a decorative and flavor-enhancing rim.
- Load prepared glasses with ice cubes, ensuring they are filled approximately three-quarters full for optimal chilling.
- Gently pour the vibrant strawberry margarita mixture over the ice, allowing liquid to cascade smoothly into each glass.
- Enhance presentation by garnishing with delicate lime slices and a few whole strawberries, creating a visually appealing and inviting cocktail.
- Serve immediately while chilled, allowing guests to enjoy the perfect balance of fruity, tangy, and spirited flavors.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by gradually adding sugar, tasting as you muddle strawberries to prevent over-sweetening.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in the cocktail.
- For a mocktail version, replace tequila and triple sec with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the margarita colder longer and enhance the overall drinking experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg