Frozen Margarita
A Margarita blended with ice to a smooth slush.
Blended · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 17% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 20 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 25 ml Fresh lime juice
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Salt the rim
- Pour 50 ml tequila (blanco) into the blender
- Pour 20 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the blender
- Add 25 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the blender
- Add ice
- Blend
- Pour
- Garnish
About the Frozen Margarita
In 1971 Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez adapted a soft-serve ice cream machine to make consistent frozen margaritas. His original machine is now in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
The frozen family. Blended drinks became popular as electric blenders reached bars from the 1930s. El Floridita in Havana was famous for its frozen daiquiris, and in 1971 Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez invented the frozen margarita machine. These drinks are all about texture, so use plenty of ice and blend until smooth.
Frozen Margarita FAQ
What's in a Frozen Margarita?
50 ml tequila (blanco), 20 ml triple sec / cointreau, 25 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Frozen Margarita?
About 17% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Frozen Margarita?
Neither. Blend it with ice until smooth.
What glass do you serve a Frozen Margarita in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
