Description
A refreshing Strawberry Tajin Margarita with homemade strawberry puree, tequila, lime, and a spicy Tajin rim. Perfect for summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 ounces tequila blanco (silver tequila)
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 2 ounces strawberry puree (from above)
- 1/2 ounce agave nectar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedge
- Tajin seasoning
- Strawberry slices
- Lime wedge
Instructions
- Wash and Hull the Strawberries: Wash the strawberries under cool water. Remove the green hulls.
- Combine Ingredients in a Saucepan: In a medium saucepan, combine the hulled strawberries, water, and granulated sugar.
- Cook Over Medium Heat: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer Until Softened: Simmer for about 8-10 minutes, or until the strawberries are softened and have released their juices.
- Mash the Strawberries: Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the strawberries in the saucepan.
- Blend Until Smooth: Carefully transfer the strawberry mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. Be cautious when blending hot liquids.
- Strain (Optional): For an extra smooth puree, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Cool Completely: Allow the strawberry puree to cool completely before using it in the margarita.
- Prepare the Margarita Glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass to moisten it.
- Rim with Tajin: Pour Tajin seasoning onto a small plate. Dip the moistened rim of the glass into the Tajin, rotating it to ensure an even coating.
- Add Ingredients to a Cocktail Shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add the tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, strawberry puree, and agave nectar to the shaker.
- Shake Well: Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into the Prepared Glass: Strain the margarita mixture into the Tajin-rimmed glass filled with ice.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish the margarita with a strawberry slice and a lime wedge, if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality tequila blanco for the best flavor.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice is essential.
- Adjust the agave nectar to your preferred sweetness.
- Chill your glasses for a colder drink.
- Don’t over-shake the margarita.
- Get creative with garnishes.
- For a spicy margarita, add a few slices of jalapeño to the cocktail shaker.
- For a frozen margarita, blend all ingredients with ice.
- For a strawberry basil margarita, add a few fresh basil leaves to the cocktail shaker.
- For a strawberry coconut margarita, substitute coconut cream for some of the lime juice.
- For a non-alcoholic strawberry margarita, substitute the tequila with sparkling water or club soda.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes