This Frozen Red Margarita is a festive mixed drink cocktail made with tequila, triple sec, grenadine, and ice. It’s perfectly sweet and balanced. And don’t worry, you still get that tart lime kick. It certainly isn’t weak or watered down.
You’ll want this one handy for Memorial Day, Father’s Day and the 4th of July. Actually, you’ll want to keep this one going all summer long from June through September.
Looking for other summer cocktails? Check out our blue margarita, and white coconut margarita. They’re both just as good as this one.
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Why You’ll Love This Frozen Red Margarita…
- We show you how to get that bright red color versus a pink watered down look while keeping that tart lime flavor.
- It’s a balanced drink with the right ratio of alcohol and other ingredients. So you’ll still get a nice “buzz” without being too harsh.
- Some frozen margaritas end up like a snow cone while others are watery. We show you how to make the texture in the goldilocks zone…just right.
Ingredients
- Tequila
- Triple sec
- Lime juice
- Simple syrup
- Grenadine
- Margarita salt
- Ice
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Frozen Red Margarita
Run a lime wedge around the rims of your glasses and dip them in salt. Set aside.
Add everything to a blender. Blend until smooth and slushy.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Top Tip
Salt the rim. It balances the sweetness from the grenadine while keeping that classic margarita flavor.
Other Summer Drinks & Cocktails You’ll Love
- Frozen Red Margarita
- Frozen Lemonade
- Classic Limeade
- Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
FAQ
Use the right amount of ice and blend just until it’s smooth (this will vary depending on your blender). Too much blending melts the ice.
We tested this recipe many times to make sure it’s balanced. The amount of alcohol, lime juice, and salt on the rim help tone down the sweetness.
Let’s just say it’s strong enough for you to get a buzz but it’s not harsh.
Frozen Red Margarita Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Ice
- 3 Oz Tequila Blanco
- 1 Oz Triple Sec
- 2 Oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1.5 Oz Grenadine
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rims of your glasses and dip them in salt. Set aside.
- Add everything to a blender. Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
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