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A frozen margarita in a glass with a chili powder rim, garnished with a lime slice. A bottle and lime wedges are in the background.
Kristen Stevens

5-Minute Frozen Margaritas (no mix!)

A frozen margarita made with tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, agave, and ice. Blended until smooth, then served in a Tajín-rimmed glass with lime garnish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 cocktails
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • Kosher salt or Tajin for rimming the glasses - see notes
  • Lime wedges or wheels for rimming the glass and garnish
  • 1 cup tequila see notes
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • ½ cup triple sec
  • ¼ cup agave syrup see notes
  • 6 cups ice cubes see notes

Method
 

  1. Put some kosher salt or Tajin into a small dish. Wet the rim of a margarita glass with a cut lime, then dip the glass into the salt.
    Kosher salt or Tajin, Lime wedges or wheels
    Two empty cocktail glasses with Tajin on the rims, placed beside a bowl of chili powder and a lime wedge on a white marble surface.
  2. Put the tequila, lime juice, triple sec, agave syrup, and ice into a high-powered blender.
    1 cup tequila, ½ cup lime juice, ½ cup triple sec, ¼ cup agave syrup, 6 cups ice cubes
    Top-down view of several ice cubes in a clear blender pitcher on a white surface.
  3. Blend on high until smooth and slushy.
    A top-down view of a blender containing a white, icy mixture with a smooth texture, placed on a light-colored surface.
  4. Pour your frozen margaritas into the margarita glasses and add a lime wheel or wedge to garnish.
    Overhead view of a frozen margarita in a glass with a chili-rimmed edge, garnished with a lime wedge; lime slices scattered on a white surface.

Notes

Tajin is a seasoning blend made of chili, lime, and sea salt. It's my favorite margarita salt. 
Agave syrup blends easily, which is why I use it in this recipe. You can also use honey, but you'll need to mix it with a bit of hot water first. Simple syrup also works well.
I like to use silver (blanco) tequila as it has a mild flavor. For a stronger tequila flavor, opt for gold (reposado) tequila. 
Variations: This is a fun recipe to switch up with some frozen fruit. Instead of all the ice, use 4 cups of ice and 2 cups of frozen fruit. Try strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, mango, raspberries, or watermelon. Or add a few jalapeño slices to the blender for a spicy version!
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