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    Home » Cocktails » Best Frozen Margarita Recipe

    Published: Oct 7, 2023 · Updated: Oct 7, 2023 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Best Frozen Margarita Recipe

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    Overhead shot of a cocktail glass with a frozen limeade margarita with a lime wedge garnish.
    Glass with best frozen margarita recipe with lime on top.
    Text: The Best Limeade Margarita with a bulleted list of ingredients over a photo of a glass holding a limeade margarita with a lime wedge.

    With just 3-ingredients, this is the Best Frozen Margarita Recipe to make for a crowd.

    I'm a BIG fan of the margarita! While I love them on the rocks, I love them, even more, when they're slushy and cold!

    The limeade concentrate makes it easy to end up with a pitcher full of frosty deliciousness.

    These frozen margaritas are a great cocktail to make at home. You'll find me sipping these all summer long.

    A frozen margarita with a lime wedge on top on a napkin on a table.

    Originally posted April, 2017. I've updated the post to include better photos and more detailed directions to make delicious limeade margaritas.

    The best Frozen Margarita Recipe to make this summer

    A few summers ago I discovered that I really enjoy tequila. Or rather tequila-based cocktails.

    I've never been a shots kind of a girl and I don't think my late 30's, with two small children, is the time to start.

    (UPDATE: I'm now 43 and it turns out I don't mind a tequila shot...)

    I love the flavor of limes also, so I really love to make skinny margaritas.

    I know there are so many ways to make margaritas out there so I decided to ask my Facebook followers for their favorite margarita recipes. They were varied, to say the least.

    I decided I would try several of them and see which ones I like the best. It was hard work, you guys. But these are the kinds of things I do for you.

    I made a traditional margarita with triple sec, lime juice, tequila and agave. It was just ok.

    Several of the recipes that I had been given called for beer. It's more of a Chelada and didn't feel like a margarita.

    And one called for Trader Joe's margarita mix. I was disappointed.

    While I still prefer my Skinny Margarita recipe for an everyday cocktail, turns out I found the best Frozen Limeade Margarita recipe that is perfect for extra hot summer days.

    A blue bottle of tequila, a bottle of tequila that looks like a gun, a cocktail shaker, a bottle of lime juice on a striped Mexican blanket.

    What type of tequila should I use in a Limeade Margarita

    I'm no tequila expert but there are some that are better than others. Choose a brand that you like the flavor of to ensure that you like the margaritas.

    While some people may say that it's ok to use cheap tequila in mixed drinks, I'm not in that camp. Don't put yourself in debt over the tequila, either. But choose a nice one. 

    My favorites are Casamigos Blanco and DeLeon Platinum.

    And you will notice there is no salt in these photos because I don't like it anywhere near my margaritas. But you do what you need to do.

     
    Ingredients to make limeade margaritas.

    How to make the best Frozen Margaritas

    I have to give credit to my sister for sharing this recipe with me. I tested these drinks out when she was visiting. And she was like you need to try this super easy margarita with limeade.

    Scroll to the bottom of the post for a printable recipe card with full measurements and instructions.

    Ingredients

    • canned limeade concentrate
    • tequila
    • orange liqueur
    • ice

    Do not make the limeade. Keep it frozen until ready to use.

    I used Cointreau, but Triple Sec works also. If you don't have either, you can add a splash of orange juice or skip it altogether.

    You may need to add a little water to make it less lime-y if you skip the liqueur.

    The recipe calls for a can of ice. Depending on how frozen your limeade is, you may need to add more to get that super frosty texture.

    I added a few more cans of ice and it didn't dilute the flavor hardly at all.

    The limeade is full of flavor because it's a concentrate and you aren't diluting it by making as directed on the package.

    Special tools

    You will need a high-powered blender to make these frosty and smooth. I have a Ninja blender that breaks up the ice really nicely.

    You can make this in a regular blender but it will probably end up with larger chunks of ice.

    Frozen limeade in a blender jar.

    Directions

    You won't believe how easy it is to make this frozen margarita pitcher recipe.

    Add the limeade concentrate to your blender.

    Ice in an empty can of limeade to make a margarita.

    Use the empty can to measure out the rest of your ingredients.

    This makes this recipe so fast to make!

    Blender full of Limeade Margaritas.

    Blend it up!

    If you think it's too thin, add more ice and blend again.

    Easy frozen margarita recipe in a glass with a lime wedge garnish.

    Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately. Or, if you prefer, you can rim a glass with salt before adding the yummy cocktail. It's up to you.

    These Frozen Margaritas do separate pretty quickly so you can use a spoon to mix them up or serve it with a straw for mixing.

    I don't usually enjoy frozen cocktails but for this, I make an exception. SO good!

    A glass of frozen limeade margarita on a table with a lime slice on top.

    And since you make them by the pitcher, these are the best frozen margaritas to make for parties or if you just don't want to have to make your cocktails one at a time.

    Glass of frozen margarita with a lime wheel garnish.

    This image is from the original post. If you came over from Pinterest looking for these frozen margaritas with limeade you may have been looking for this image.

    Thank you, sister, for sharing this with me. She says she didn't make it up and that it is all over the online recipe world.

    So we do not take credit for creating this recipe. Just drinking it and letting you know that it is so very tasty.

    More easy tequila cocktails to make

    • You'll love this fruity Strawbery Basil Margarita Recipe.
    • Keep your blender out for this yummy Cucumber Margarita  that I learned to make in Mexico.
    • Like spicy? Try this Mexican Mule with Jalapeno!
    • This Blood Orange Margarita tastes great and has such a pretty color!
    • A Basil Margarita is super refreshing and a unique recipe with tequila to try.

    Printable recipe

    A frozen margarita in a glass with a lime slice on top.

    Best Frozen Margarita Recipe

    Make a pitcher of these frosty cocktails! This is the Best Frozen Margarita Recipe that uses limeade to create a perfect slushy summer drink.
    4.13 from 8 votes
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    Course: cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 -6 servings
    Calories: 87kcal
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Ingredients

    • 1 can Frozen Limeade not thawed (canned limeade concentrate, not frozen margarita mix)
    • ¾ can of tequila
    • ¼ can orange liqueur like Cointreau or Triple Sec
    • 1 can of ice
    • Splash of agave optional

    Instructions

    • To a blender add one can of frozen limeade, not thawed.
    • Use the empty limeade can to help measure the next ingredients.
    • Add ¾ can of tequila, ¼ can of orange liqueur and 1 can of ice to the blender.
    • Blend on high until smooth.
    • You can add a splash of agave if you think it needs to be sweeter but the drink is pretty sweet on its own because of the limeade.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy.

    Notes

    Add more ice if you want the frozen margaritas to be slushier.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 11g
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    If you are looking for the best frozen margarita recipe, this is the one for you! I promise, you'll be making this one all summer long! 

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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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    1. Mark Ossman says

      September 08, 2023 at 6:01 pm

      3 stars
      Not nearly enough ice. I had to use four cans to get the proper consistency. Also used 1/3rd can of tequila because 3/4 can is insanity. Turned out perfect.

      Reply
    2. Melissa says

      April 17, 2014 at 8:29 am

      These photos are amazing and scream summer! I'm a patron fan myself. ;)
      A mom of two taking shots, giggles.

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        April 17, 2014 at 10:43 am

        Thanks doll! Yeah, shots and kids = one heck of a hard morning after. :)

        Reply

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