What’s better than a cold drink on a hot day while sitting by the pool?

I recently bought strawberries from the farmers’ market that I’d frozen, so decided to use some up for frozen strawberry margaritas with a spicy rim on the glasses.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen strawberries (farmers’ market freshness—perfect!)
• 5 ice cubes
• Juice of 3 limes (or ~¼ cup fresh lime juice)
• 2–3 Tbsp agave syrup or honey
• ½ cup silver Tequila (reposado if you want a richer flavor)
• ¼ cup Cointreau (or Grand Marnier for a deeper orange note)

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender (I use a Vitamix) for 20–30 seconds until mostly smooth.
2. Taste and adjust: Add more agave/honey or lime juice if needed.
3. Rim the glasses: Rub a lime wedge around the rim, then dip in Tajin, chili-lime sugar, or smoked sea salt for a gourmet twist.
4. Pour in prepared glasses and serve immediately.

Serves 2 generous margaritas or 3 smaller ones.

🍸 Pro Tips

• Chill your glasses ahead of time for extra refreshment.
• Add a splash of sparkling water if you want a lighter, spritzier version.
• Make it a mocktail: Skip the alcohol and add ½ cup coconut water + splash of orange juice.