Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Our Frozen Strawberry Margarita is made with a homemade strawberry puree, fresh lime juice, and a splash of tequila.

It’s perfect for summer parties, date nights, or a fruity happy hour treat. It’s easy to make in a blender or slush machine!

Get the recipe below. 

Frozen Strawberry Margarita Recipe

We’re getting ready to celebrate National Margarita Day with our Strawberry Margarita. We don’t need to wait for a special day to drink a margarita; we’re always up for a good time with one of these!

This cocktail is our favorite because who doesn’t like a mule-kicking strong and delicious frozen margarita? 

What’s fun about this recipe is that it’s made in our Ninja Slushi Machine, which is great for serving several people.

We’re also sharing some alternative adjustments to this recipe if you use a regular blender or want to make one or two margaritas. 

What You Will Need:

Purified Water. Purified water helps balance flavors and achieve that perfect slushy texture without any off-taste.

Blanco Tequila. Blanco tequila is recommended when making a margarita. It’s clean and smooth with a peppery edge — ideal for letting the fruit and lime shine.

Triple Sec / Grand Marnier adds a sweet, citrusy depth to the tequila, complementing the lime and rounding it out.

Fresh Strawberries from North Bay Produce. Using fresh or frozen strawberries helps bring out the vibrant color and juicy, fresh flavor—perfect for garnishing or blending.

Strawberry Puree. You can purchase this or use our homemade recipe, but the strawberry puree is essential to this margarita recipe. The fruity heart of the drink is smooth, sweet, and packed with strawberry flavor.

Fresh Lime Juice. Brightens the cocktail with just the right amount of tartness and balance.

If you only want to make 1-2 margaritas, follow this abbreviated recipe. If you plan to make this margarita in your Ninja Slushi machine or a blender for several people, follow the recipes listed in the recipe card. 

Strawberry Margarita recipe for 1-2 servings

• 3/4 cup purified water
• 1/2 cup blanco tequila
• 1/2 cup of strawberry puree
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Grand Marnier)
• 1/4 cup additional strawberry puree
• 1 tbsp additional blanco tequila
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups ice (adjust to your preferred thickness)

Directions:

1. Add ingredients into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and slushy.
3. Add the additional 1/4 cup of strawberry puree and 1 tbsp of tequila. Pulse briefly to mix.
4. Pour into a salt- or sugar-rimmed glass and garnish with fresh strawberries and lime.

Frozen Strawberry Margarita Using a Ninja Slushi Machine

Servings: 8-10 (about 11-12 cups)

Ingredients:

• 4 cups purified water (966 ml)
• 1 1/2 cups blanco tequila (344 ml)
  1/3 cup additional blanco tequila (78 ml)
• 1 cup of strawberry puree (recipe below) (216 ml)
  1 cup additional strawberry puree (236 ml)
• 1 cup + 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (258 ml)
• 3/4 cup triple sec or Grand Marnier (172 ml)

Garnishes:

• Margarita salt
• strawberries, sliced or fresh mint

Directions:

1. Add the following ingredients to the Ninja Slushii machine: 966 ml purified water, 344 ml of blanco or silver tequila, 216 ml of strawberry puree, 258 ml of fresh lime  juice, and 172 ml of orange liqueur (I used triple sec) 
2. Press the power button and select the Spiked Slushi setting.
3. When the mixture reaches the consistency you prefer, add the additional 236 ml (roughly 1 cup) of strawberry puree and the additional 78 ml (1/3 cup) of blanco tequila.
4. Fill serving glasses rimmed with margarita salt and garnish with slices of fresh North Bay Produce strawberries. 

What if I don’t have a Ninja Slushi Machine?

If you don’t have a Ninja Slushi machine, you can use a high-speed blender and follow the same recipe. 

1. In your blender, combine 4 cups of purified water,  1 1/2 cups of blanco tequila, 1 cup of strawberry puree, 1 cup of fresh lime juice,  3/4 cup of orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Grand Marnier), and ice. 
2. Blend on high until slushy. Adjust ice for texture — more ice for thicker, less for thinner.
3. Pour in the remaining 1 cup of strawberry puree and 1/3 cup of Blanco tequila and pulse briefly to mix without over-thinning the slush texture.
4. Rim glasses with margarita salt.
5. Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh sliced strawberries.

Homemade Strawberry Puree Recipe

Yields approximately 3 1/2 to 4 cups of strawberry puree/syrup.

Ingredients: 

• 1 3/4 cup fresh, juicy, and ripe North Bay Produce strawberries, cut in half
• 2 cups of purified water
• 2 cups superfine or granulated sugar

Directions:

1. Add prepared strawberries, superfine sugar, and water to the sauce pot
2. Bring the mixture to a low boil and continue for ten minutes over medium-high heat; do not break apart the strawberries.
3. Remove the saucepot from heat and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
4. Allow the mixture to steep for 15 minutes.
5. Remove the solid strawberries with a spoon and place them in a blender. Puree the strawberries and add them to the strawberry syrup.
6. Store the strawberry puree in a Mason-type container with a lid. 
7. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. 

Tip: You can make this strawberry puree ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. 

You can use store-bought puree if you do not want to make homemade strawberry puree. We recommend the Reàl brand of Strawberry Puree syrup.  

Can I make this margarita ahead of time?

Yes, you can prep the base mix (all the ingredients except the additional tequila and strawberry puree) a day in advance and refrigerate it. 

When you’re ready to serve this drink, blend it in your blender or Ninja Slush machine, adding the ice, additional tequila, and puree. 

Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh strawberries?

Yes, you can use frozen strawberries in this margarita recipe. There is no need to thaw them beforehand. 

Can I make this Strawberry Margarita into a mocktail?

Absolutely. You’ll need to swap out a few ingredients to make this non-alcoholic strawberry margarita. 

• 4 cups purified water
• 1 1/2 cups sparkling water or coconut water OR Lyre’s Agave Blanco
• 1 cup of rawberry puree
• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• 3/4 cup orange juice (or 1/2 cup OJ + a few drops orange extract)
• 1 cup additional strawberry puree

Optional: 1/3 cup additional sparkling water or lime soda for topping

Directions:

1. Add the 4 cups of water, 1 1/2 cups of sparkling/coconut water, 1 cup of strawberry puree, lime juice, and orange juice to a blender with 5–6 cups of ice.
2. Blend until slushy.
3. Add the remaining 1 cup of strawberry puree and the optional 1/3 cup of sparkling water, then pulse to combine.
4. Serve in salt- or sugar-rimmed glasses with sliced strawberries and lime.

Can I freeze the leftover margarita mix?

Yes! The leftover margarita mix can be poured into a freezer-safe container and frozen.

Let it thaw slightly and stir or re-blend to restore that slushy texture.

Can I batch this for a party?

Yes — and it’s perfect for it. Our Ninja Slushi or Blender recipe featured in this post serves about 8-10 people.

You can double or triple this recipe to serve more people. 

You can use the recipe adjuster on the recipe card to increase the serving size of this margarita drink. 

This frozen margarita is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with bold strawberry flavor and bright citrusy notes from the fresh lime juice.

It’s smooth, refreshing, and has just the right amount of tequila kick — though you can easily adjust the strength to your preference.

Margarita Recipes:

 If you’re a fan of margaritas, here are a few more you should try:

Bourbon Margarita Punch

Pumpkin Spice Margarita

Cherry Margarita

Cherry + Rhubarb Margarita

Created 1/2018 | Updated 4/2025