Strawberry Margarita
Muddle; Shake ∙ 4 min ∙ 12.9% ABV ∙
The Strawberry Margarita shakes tequila blanco, triple sec, lime, and sugar syrup with muddled fresh strawberries and is served up in a coupe.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the shaker, muddle: Fresh strawberries 5 pcs
- Add the remaining ingredients: Tequila blanco 45 mlTriple sec 20 mlLime juice 20 mlSugar syrup 10 ml
- Shake with ice
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a strawberry on the rim
Tips
- Muddle the strawberries gently in the shaker base, just enough to release the juice; press too hard and the seeds turn it bitter.
- Taste a strawberry before you add the 10 ml of sugar syrup; very ripe fruit needs less, so cut the syrup rather than pouring it all blind.
History
The Strawberry Margarita has no documented inventor. It is one of the fruit variations of the Margarita that spread in the United States with the frozen, blended margarita, popularized by Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez's frozen margarita machine in 1971. Here the drink is muddled and shaken rather than blended: fresh strawberries are worked into the tequila, triple sec, and lime sour, giving it sweetness and a pink color.
FAQ
What is needed for a Strawberry Margarita?
Five fresh strawberries, 45 ml tequila blanco, 20 ml triple sec, 20 ml fresh lime juice and 10 ml sugar syrup. The strawberries are muddled in the shaker first, then everything is shaken with ice.
What are some common margarita mistakes?
Bottled lime juice instead of fresh, muddling the strawberries so hard the seeds turn the drink bitter, and skipping the fine-strain so pulp and seeds end up in the glass. A warm glass is another: the drink is served up, with no ice to keep it cold.
What mixes well with a Strawberry Margarita?
Salty, savory food such as ceviche, guacamole or grilled shrimp. The drink is fruity and sweet, and a savory or sharp bite offsets it.
