Strawberry Margarita
4 servings
5 minutes
Strawberry Margarita is an exquisite cocktail that combines the freshness of strawberries with citrusy notes of lime and the deep bitterness of tequila. Inspired by the classic Margarita, this drink gains a special charm from the natural sweetness of strawberries. The history of the Margarita dates back to the mid-20th century when it became a symbol of refined leisure. The strawberry variation gives it a softer and fruitier taste, perfect for summer evenings. Glasses adorned with a sugar rim add a touch of elegance, while crushed ice makes the texture silky. This cocktail beautifully complements festive events, romantic encounters, or simply an evening of relaxation with friends. It should be served chilled and garnished with fresh berries to highlight the rich and refreshing character of the drink.
1
Prepare glasses for the cocktail. Pour some sugar on a plate. Dip the rim of the glass in water first, then in sugar. Place the glasses in the refrigerator. Pour 50 ml of water into a saucepan. Add sugar. Heat on low and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove the syrup from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Sugar: 50 g
2
Wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and blend into a puree. Strain the strawberry puree through a sieve to remove the seeds. Add the chilled sugar syrup, lime juice, tequila, and Cointreau.
- Strawberry: 200 g
- Sugar: 50 g
- Lime juice: 50 ml
- Tequila: 100 ml
- Cointreau: 60 ml
3
Prepare crushed ice. Place ice pieces between two cloth towels and crush them as finely as possible using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Add the ice to the other ingredients and blend in a blender until it reaches a frozen puree state. Quickly distribute into chilled glasses and serve, garnished with strawberries.
- Crushed ice: to taste