Strawberry Margarita
The Strawberry Margarita is a medium tequila sour, fruity and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 74 out of 100
- Sweet
- 73 out of 100
- Fruity
- 88 out of 100
- Herbal
- 29 out of 100
- Boozy
- 43 out of 100
How to make a Strawberry Margarita
To make a Strawberry Margarita, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: ½ oz Strawberry schnapps, 1 oz tequila, ½ oz Triple sec, 1 oz lemon juice and 1 oz strawberries. Garnish with salt.
You'll need
- Strawberry schnapps½ oz
- Tequila1 oz
- Triple sec½ oz
- Lemon juice1 oz
- Strawberries1 oz
- Saltgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Rim the glass: run a lime or lemon wedge around the outside edge, then roll the edge in salt on a small plate.
- 3
Add strawberries to a cocktail shaker and press gently with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to mash it.
- 4
Add strawberry schnapps, tequila, triple sec and lemon juice to the shaker.
- 5
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 6
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 7
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Strawberry Margarita questions
What does a Strawberry Margarita taste like?
Mostly fruity and tart. It's a medium drink at about 13% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Strawberry Margarita?
About 13% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Strawberry Margarita and a Margarita?
Both use tequila and Triple sec. The Strawberry Margarita adds Strawberry schnapps, lemon juice and strawberries, while the Margarita uses lime juice. Both are shaken, but the Strawberry Margarita goes in a cocktail glass and the Margarita in a margarita glass. The Margarita is the stronger of the two.
Should a Strawberry Margarita be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
Can I make Strawberry Margaritas in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 3 oz Strawberry schnapps, 6 oz tequila, 3 oz Triple sec and 6 oz lemon juice, plus strawberries in a jug and chill it. Add 4¾ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.