Frozen Margarita Recipe: Our Slush Margarita

What is a Frozen Margarita?

The Frozen Margarita is an absolute winner when it comes to keeping spirits high and body temperatures down on those sun-drenched, balmy days. As the name implies, the Frozen Margarita is essentially an ‘icy’ take on the Margarita—arguably the unofficial cocktail of American summertime.

Rather than mixing the ingredients in a glass, as you would when preparing a standard Margarita, the classic Frozen Margarita recipe calls for you to blend the ingredients together with ice. This way, you’re treated to a chilled, slushy, frosty and utterly delicious drink. A proper Margarita slush recipe, if you will. Rather brilliant, isn’t it?

4 Tips to Make the Best Frozen Lime Margarita

Here are four essential tips you should know if you’d like to elevate this frozen margarita recipe and savour an incredible Frozen Lime Margarita!

1. The key to crafting a delicious frozen margarita mix lies in the quality of your tequila. Make sure you’re using top-quality Blanco tequila made from 100% agave for optimal results, such as Olmeca Altos Plata. The same quality consideration ought to apply to the triple sec. Cointreau is the most renowned premium triple sec, though there are other brands of similar quality available.
   
2. Freshly squeezed lime juice is always superior for your Frozen Lime Margarita compared to shop-bought lime juice. So, if you’ve got fresh limes to hand, grab a citrus juicer and get those juices flowing. The effort will be well worth it! Remember to set aside some extra lime slices for garnishing.
   
3. To create that beautiful rim you typically see on margaritas, run a lime wedge around the edge of your glasses, dip into coarse sea salt and twist to coat evenly.
   
4. Haven’t got any agave syrup? Feel free to use simple syrup, honey or even plain caster sugar instead.

Would you like to experience the taste of a premium cocktail? Then why not try our very own Altos Margarita recipe, which is made with 100% agave tequila. Learn how to prepare it now!

Tips to Make the Best Frozen Margarita

Tips for Making the Ultimate Frozen MargaritaIf you’re looking for the perfect summer cocktail, you need look no further than the Margarita Slush.

The combination of tequila, triple sec and lime juice is a classic for good reason: it’s absolutely delicious! However, there are numerous ways to make it even more impressive—and we’re here to demonstrate how.

Here are our recommendations for creating the finest Frozen Margarita:

• Opt for premium tequila. Whilst you might get away with more budget-friendly options when mixing them with other ingredients (such as in a daiquiri), when it’s simply tequila and ice, it’s well worth investing in quality!
  
• Freeze your lime juice beforehand so it’s lovely and icy cold when you come to use it. You don’t want your drink diluted by tepid lime juice!
  
• Ensure your ice cubes are genuinely small—this will help them melt more quickly, allowing you to extract more flavour from your other ingredients.

Other Ways to Enjoy your Frozen Margarita Recipe

From frozen strawberries and mango chunks to mixed berries and pineapple, there’s scarcely anything you cannot add to create your own personalised Frozen Margarita drink. Once you’ve perfected the Margarita Slush recipe, do feel free to experiment with these enticing variations:

Frozen Extra-Lime Margarita

The Frozen Lime Margarita recipe with an added burst of lime is a refreshing take on the classic Margarita that anyone can prepare at home.

Method

• 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, then freeze for a minimum of 8 hours for optimal results.
2. Add the mixture and ice to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
3. Serve straightaway.

Frozen Pineapple Margarita

The Fruity Frozen Margarita—refreshing and boozy—this is a cocktail worth dying for.

Ingredients

• 30 ml Olmeca Altos Plata
• 1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks, diced
• 30 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
• 15 ml triple sec
• 1 cup ice cubes

Method

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

Frozen Watermelon Margarita

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

Ingredients

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

Method

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

Frozen Strawberry Margarita

If you’re longing for something a bit more fruity and colourful than your typical Frozen Margarita, then it’s high time you tried some delightful 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 cubes

Method

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

Frozen Mango Margarita

One sip of this frosty cocktail, and you’ll be instantly smitten. It’s creamy, smooth, thirst-quenching and bursting with flavour.

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 cubes

Method

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

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

Triple sec is a liqueur frequently used in the cocktail world owing to its distinctive orange aroma. Its name refers to the triple distillation of orange peel used in its production, after being steeped in alcohol for 24 hours.

It can be colourless or possess a slightly golden hue, and it’s typically consumed alongside other ingredients to create cocktails such as margarita slushies. The sweet and sour aroma of the triple sec adds a citrusy note that renders this liqueur an essential component 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. The Altos Margarita recipe features Altos Plata (100% agave), diced local citrus and honey, which blend beautifully to create a rich and well-balanced drink.

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