Strawberry Margarita (with fresh strawberry syrup)
This strawberry margarita is made with fresh strawberry simple syrup, tequila, and lime juice for a bright, fruity cocktail. It's sweet, tart, and perfectly balanced.
This strawberry margarita is a fresh, fruity twist on a classic margarita, with bright lime, smooth tequila, and a burst of real strawberry flavor. It's vibrant, balanced, and just the right mix of sweet and tart.
The key is a simple strawberry syrup made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and water. I love how it adds a clean, natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the tequila and keeps the drink tasting fresh.
It's easy to make one or scale up for a crowd, which makes it perfect for casual get-togethers. If you're in the mood for something icy, my frozen strawberry margarita is another fun option to try.
Strawberry Margarita (with fresh strawberry syrup)
Ingredients
- Salt to rim the glass
- 2 ounces white tequila
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce strawberry simple syrup recipe below
- Fresh strawberries and lime slices to garnish
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Method
- Begin by making the strawberry simple syrup. Add the strawberries, sugar, and water to a small pot over medium-high heat. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool. Strain it through a fine-mesh sieve, then skim off any foam from the top of the syrup.1 cup chopped strawberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water
- Wet the rim of a glass with a slice of lime and then dip it into salt. Fill the glass with ice.Salt
- Put a handful of ice into a cocktail shaker or jar, then add the tequila, lime juice, and strawberry simple syrup.2 ounces white tequila, 1 ounce lime juice, 1 ounce strawberry simple syrup
- Stir until it's cold and then strain it into your prepared glass. Garnish with strawberries and a lime slice.Fresh strawberries and lime slices
