Pitcher Frozen Margaritas Recipe

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Pitcher Frozen
Margaritas
Frozen Margaritas strike a balance
between sweet and tart, are easy to
make at home, and perfect for those hot
summer days. Go on! Invite some
friends over and get the party started.
By ELANA LEPKOWSKI
Updated February 23, 2022
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A classic margarita can be enjoyed any

day of the year, but on those hot and sticky
summer days, a frozen twist on the bright,
tart cocktail is most welcome.
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There are some drinks that you just

wouldn’t want to turn into a frozen drink.
Frozen Martini? No thanks. But some
cocktails translate wonderfully from on the
rocks, into an icy, blended drink.
A Frozen Margarita may not be novel, but

with solid ingredients, it can be your
delicious, go-to summer drink. And sure, it
requires you take out your blender, but at
least you can blend up a bunch to have on
hand when the fancy strikes!
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What's in a Frozen
Classic Margarita?
A frozen margarita is a frosty twist on the
classic on the rocks recipe blended with
ice and lime zest. The classic cocktail
includes smooth blanco tequila, freshly
squeezed lime juice, orange liqueur, and
simple syrup. Even frozen, those flavors
still shine.
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For the tequila in this recipe, use a Blanco,

or unaged, style, and try to find one made
with 100% blue agave instead of a blend.
Save your aged tequilas for sipping, as all
of the subtle nuanced flavors they contain
will be dulled by the ice when you blend it.
If you need more information on the best

tequilas to buy and need a deeper dive into
the differences between tequila anejo or
blanco, read our guide on how to find the
right tequila for you.
Tips and Tricks for

Making a Margarita
You’ve got your ingredients, now let’s talk
about how to make the best frozen
margarita with these tips and tricks.
• Bottled lime juice versus fresh lime

juice: If you’re batching a large amount
of Frozen Margaritas, you may want to
save some time by buying a high quality
bottled lime juice instead of juicing a
bunch of limes. I found that Whole
Foods has a bottled lime juice that
works well as a replacement for fresh.
Both are very similar and when frozen,
both mellow in flavor. However, using
fresh squeezed lime juice will result in a
flavor that is more floral and zestier.
• You can portion out lime juice and

simple syrup into ice cube trays and
freeze them. This makes for a more
concentrated drink. I do this in 1/2
ounce portions, which allow me to mix
and match for different recipes too.
• The consistency here is very slush-like.

Instead of loading your cocktail up with
ice that will water the whole thing down,
give it a quick(ish) trip to the freezer
after you’ve blended it. After 30 minutes,
it’s less slushy and more smooth. Let it
chill even longer for a thicker frozen
drink.
• For larger batches, mix up all the

ingredients and transfer to a freezer-
safe container to freeze ahead of time
(it will not fully freeze but get very cold,
resulting in less ice melting when you
blend it). When ready to serve, blitz it
with ice in the blender and serve.
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Margarita Garnish
Options
Even though it’s a frozen margarita, I still
love a little salt on the rim of my glass, and
I suggest you do the same if you enjoy salt
with your traditional margarita on the
rocks.
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To rim a glass with salt simply pour some

salt onto a plate, take a lime slice and rub
the flesh on the rim of the glass. Press the
freshly rimmed glass into the salt on the
plate, turn it upright, and add your
margarita. Decorate with a lime slice or
not, it’s your call.
Best Glassware for a

Frozen Margarita
This recipe yields about 8 ounces, or one
cup, per serving, so a double rocks glass
will work best for this drink, but if you have
a fancy margarita glass on your shelf, the
kind that resembles a bulbous coupe that
is only meant to serve frozen margaritas,
you can go ahead and use that too.
Straws here are optional, but I do enjoy my

short, reusable straws with a frozen
cocktail for taking sips.
Make Ahead Margaritas

Planning ahead? Blend up the entire
recipe, pour into your serving glasses, and
store in the freezer (if your freezer is prone
to freezer burn, wrap the tops in plastic
wrap, otherwise store as is).
When ready to serve, remove the glasses

from the freezer and let them sit out at
room temperature for about 20 minutes.
Give them a stir to break up the ice a bit (I
like to use a chopstick). Even if they have
frozen up quite a bit, they will soon start to
liquify due to the alcohol and will take on a
‘slushy’ consistency.
Drinks can stay in the freezer for up to one

month. After that the flavors start to
become compromised.
Why Stop with Only One

Kind of Margarita!?
Why stop at only one kind of margarita
when there are so many great options. If
you’re throwing a party, pitcher margaritas
are great idea and an easy way to quench
the thirst of a crowd.
Blueberry Pitcher Margaritas and

Watermelon Pitcher Margaritas are both
quintessential summer drink selections
worth trying (and then trying again), and if
you like it spicy try our Pineapple Jalapeño
Pitcher Margaritas.
Make it a margarita party and make Frozen

Cucumber Margaritas or the Classic
Margarita on the rocks and you are certain
to have something for everyone!
RECIPE
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Pitcher Frozen
Margaritas
PREP TIME 5 mins
TOTAL TIME 5 mins
SERVINGS 4 servings
YIELD 4 drinks
NOTE: If you have the time to plan, for a

smoother, less watery consistency, combine all
of the ingredients, minus the ice, and freeze the
day before serving. When ready to serve add the
ice and your premade mixture. Blend and serve.
Alternatively, you can individually portion out

and freeze the lime juice and simple syrup in ice
cube trays, then blend the cocktail.
Ingredients
• 8 ounces Blanco tequila

• 4 ounces simple syrup
• 3 ounces Cointreau
• 4 ounces lime juice
• Zest of one lime
• 4 cups ice
• Flake salt, for glass, optional
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Method
1. Combine ingredients in
blender:
Combine Blanco tequila, simple
syrup, Cointreau, lime juice, lime zest,
and ice in a blender or food
processor.
2. Blend the cocktail:

Blend until smooth, about 30
seconds.
3. Rim glasses and serve:

Pour salt onto a plate that is slightly
larger than your cocktail glass.
Take a piece of lime and generously

rub it around the rim of your glass.
Dip the outside rim of your glass into
the salt. Repeat with other glass.
Pour frozen margaritas into glasses

and serve.
NUTRITION FACTS
(PER SERVING)
252 0g
CALORIES FAT
21g 0g
CARBS PROTEIN
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Nutrition information is calculated using an
ingredient database and should be considered an
estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient
alternatives are given, the frst listed is calculated
for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients
are not included.
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FILED UNDER:

MARGARITAS SUMMER 4TH OF JULY

COCKTAILS CINCO DE MAYO

Updated February 23, 2022

Image: Elana Lepkowski

A classic margarita can be enjoyed any

There are some drinks that you just

A Frozen Margarita may not be novel, but

If you’re in the need for a new blender to

For the tequila in this recipe, use a Blanco,

If you need more information on the best

Image: Elana Lepkowski

Tips and Tricks for

• Bottled lime juice versus fresh lime

• You can portion out lime juice and

• The consistency here is very slush-like.

• For larger batches, mix up all the

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To rim a glass with salt simply pour some

Image: Elana Lepkowski

Best Glassware for a

Straws here are optional, but I do enjoy my

Make Ahead Margaritas

When ready to serve, remove the glasses

Drinks can stay in the freezer for up to one

Image: Elana Lepkowski

Why Stop with Only One

Blueberry Pitcher Margaritas and

Make it a margarita party and make Frozen

NOTE: If you have the time to plan, for a

Alternatively, you can individually portion out

• 8 ounces Blanco tequila

ADD TO SHOPPING LIST

2. Blend the cocktail:

3. Rim glasses and serve:

Take a piece of lime and generously

Pour frozen margaritas into glasses

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