Frozen Margarita Recipe: Our Slush Margarita

“All Sips, All Occasions, Always Altos”
June 9, 2023
step by step guide for cocktail perfection

Ingredients

Number of servings
30 MLOlmeca Altos Plata Tequila
30 MLFresh lime juice
15 MLTriple sec
2 TABLESPOONSAgave syrup (or any sweetener of choice)
6 CUPSIce
PARTS ML

How to mix it?

  • 1. Pour all five ingredients above in a large blender.
  • 2. Blend until smooth and serve into 4 cocktail, margarita or rocks glasses
  • 3. Garnish and enjoy!

What is a Frozen Margarita?

The Frozen Margarita is a clear-cut winner in keeping the spirits high and body temperatures cool on those sun-filled, warm breeze days. As the name suggests, the frozen Margarita is, in fact, an ‘icy’ twist on the Margarita —the possibly official cocktail of US summer.

Instead of mixing the ingredients in a glass, like you would do when making a regular Margarita, the classic Frozen Margarita recipe requires you to blend the ingredients with ice. That way, you can look forward to a cold, slushy, frosty and delicious beverage. A true Margarita Slush Recipe. Pretty clever, right?

4 Tips to Make the Best Frozen Lime Margarita

Here are four tips you need to know if you want to bring this frozen margarita recipe to the next level and enjoy an amazing Frozen Lime Margarita!

  1. The secret to making a delicious frozen margarita mix lies in the quality of tequila. Ensure you are using top-quality Blanco tequila made from 100% agave for best results, like Olmeca Altos Plata.
    The same quality consideration should apply to the triple sec. Cointreau is the most well-known premium triple sec, but there are others of comparable quality.
  2. Freshly squeezed lime juice is always better for you Frozen Lime Margarita than store-bought lime. So, if you have fresh limes at hand, grab a citrus juicer and get those juices flowing. The effort will be worth it! Remember to keep some extra lime slices for garnishing.
  3. To make that beautiful rim you usually see on margaritas; run a lime wedge around the edge of your glasses, dip in coarse kosher salt and twist to coat.
  4. Don’t have any agave syrup? Feel free to use simple syrup, honey or even plain granulated sugar.

Would you like to experience the taste of a premium cocktail? Then feel free to try our own Altos Margarita recipe, which is made with tequila 100% agave. Learn how to make it now!

Tips to Make the Best Frozen Margarita

If you’re looking for the perfect summer cocktail, look no further than the Margarita Slush.

The combination of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice is a classic for a reason: it’s delicious! But there are still plenty of ways to make it even better—and we’re here to show you how.

Here are our tips for making the best frozen margarita:

  • Use premium tequila. You can get away with cheaper stuff if you’re mixing it with other ingredients (for example, in a daiquiri), but when it comes down to just tequila and ice, splurge on the good stuff!
  • Freeze your own lime juice ahead of time so that it’s nice and icy cold by the time you need it. You don’t want your drink watered down by lukewarm lime juice!
  • Make sure your ice cubes are really small—you want them to melt quickly so that you get more flavor from your other ingredients.

Other Ways to Enjoy your Frozen Margarita Recipe

From frozen strawberries and mango slices to mixed berries and pineapples, there isn’t anything you can’t add to make your customized Frozen Margaritas drink. Once you’ve mastered the Margarita Slush recipe, feel free to try these exciting variations:

Frozen Extra-Lime Margarita

The Frozen Lime Margarita recipe with and extra of lime is a cool twist on the Margarita recipe that anyone can make at home.

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Olmeca Altos Plata
  • 15 ml of triple sec
  • 15 ml of simple syrup
  • 5 tablespoons of lime juice
  • 3 cups of ice

Directions

  1. Combine the tequila, triple sec, lime juice and simple syrup and freeze for at least 8 hours for best results.
  2. Add the mixture and ice to a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Serve immediately.

Frozen Pineapple Margarita

The Fruity Frozen Margarita, refreshing and boozy, this is a cocktail to die for.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup diced of frozen pineapple chunks
  • 30 ml of Olmeca Altos Plata
  • 30 ml of fresh lime juice
  • 15 ml of triple sec
  • 1 cup of ice

Directions

  1. Add everything to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and frothy.

Frozen Watermelon Margarita

Delicious and nutritious, the watermelon is a go-to fruit, especially during thehot summer months.

Ingredients

  • 30 ml of Olmeca Altos Plata
  • 15 ml triple sec
  • 15 ml simple syrup
  • 5 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 cup diced fresh watermelon
  • 2 cups ice

Directions

  1. Blend the watermelon until smooth, then strain to remove pulp.
  2. Combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and watermelon juice in a blender with ice.
  3. Blend until smooth and serve immediately in a salted glass.

Frozen Strawberry Margarita

If you are yearning for something a little more fruity and colorful than your typical Frozen Margarita, then it’s about time to try out some sweet strawberry margaritas!

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Olmeca Altos Plata
  • 15 ml triple sec
  • 15 ml simple syrup
  • 5 tablespoons lime juice
  • 5–6 fresh strawberries (hulled)
  • 2 cups ice

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Taste and adjust sweetness with more syrup if needed.
  3. Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with a strawberry slice.

Frozen Mango Margarita

One sip of this frosty cocktail, and you’ll instantly fall in love. It’s creamy, smooth, thirst-quenching, and bursting with flavors.

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Olmeca Altos Plata
  • 15 ml triple sec
  • 15 ml simple syrup
  • 5 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ cup ripe mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups ice

Directions

  1. Combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, mango, and simple syrup in a blender.
  2. Add ice and blend until creamy and smooth.
  3. Serve immediately and garnish with a lime wedge or mango slice.

What is Triple Sec and Why is it Included in our Slushy Margarita Recipe?

Triple sec is a liqueur often used in the cocktail world because of its distinctive orange aroma. Its name refers to the triple distillation of orange peels used in its production, after being soaked in alcohol for 24 hours.

It can be colorless or have a slightly golden hue, and it is usually consumed along with other ingredients to create cocktails like margarita slushy. The sweet and sour aroma of the triple sec adds a citrusy touch that makes this liqueur into an essential ingredient of the margarita slush recipe.

How to Make Another Variation of a Margarita Slush

The Altos Margarita is a recipe variation that has earned its place in cocktail bars as the iconic reinterpretation of a Margarita. Altos Margarita recipe features Altos Plata (100% agave), diced local citrus and honey, which blend beautifully to create a rich and balanced drink.

The only way to expect a premium result with your frozen margaritas is using quality tequila for the mix. Olmeca Altos Plata is a top choice tequila for margaritas. The tequila is made from 100% Agave grown in Los Altos highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, and is widely recognized for its natural smoothness and rich taste.

Your Questions Answered Margaritas

Can I use Altos in cocktails other than Margaritas?

Of course. Altos steps up in any mix — Palomas, Tequila Sunrises, even an Old Fashioned if you’re in the mood to experiment. If it pours, Altos fits.

What makes Altos Tequila different from other tequilas?

Altos isn’t your average tequila — it’s the real thing. Made from 100% Blue Agave grown in Jalisco’s highlands, slow-cooked, copper-distilled, and created by bartenders who get it. Smooth, bold, and made to mix right.

What’s the best way to drink Altos Tequila?

Any way you want. It’s a winner in a Margarita or Paloma, but it also shines straight up if you’re all about flavour. Whatever the moment, Altos always sets the tone.

Is Altos Tequila made sustainably?

Absolutely — we’re serious about sustainability. We recycle agave fibers, reuse water, and cut down on waste wherever we can. Great tequila, zero guilt.

What’s the difference between Plata, Reposado, and Añejo?

Plata’s crisp and lively, Reposado’s smooth and rounded, and Añejo’s bold, rich, and full of depth. Three styles, one unmistakable Altos spirit.
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