One of Ann Marie’s favorite cocktails is a Margarita, but we wanted to give it a bit of a twist for the Cinco de Mayo. What better way than to give it a fresh and sweet spin with strawberries. They’re easy to find, the syrup is quick to make and useful in other cocktails we make, and give a delightful pop of color. You can even make a Strawberry Margarita with one less ingredient, as we’re forgoing Cointreau in this variation.
Strawberry Margarita
Our Strawberry Margarita subtly whispers fresh strawberries while equally keeping it’s nature as a margarita. The balance between the juicy limes and fresh, juicy strawberries keeps it refreshing. The tequila balances it in terms of sweetness, adding an herbaceous and agave rich note. The nature is refreshing and bright while remaining balanced.
Drink Notes and Recommendations
We’ve spent a lot of time playing with Margarita’s and as a result we’re learned a few things. While the template is infinitely riffable, there are somethings that work out better than others.
- Tequila – We’ve found 100% agave, blanco tequilas are your best bet. Don’t bother with Mixto, they are imbalanced at best. Blancos with some sweeter notes compliment well, such as Siete Legaus or Casamigos Blanco.
- Strawberry Simple – This will work best when you make it with the best quality available ripe strawberries. For the full recipe, see below.
- Lime Juice – Always use fresh squeezed for the best possible result.
- Sugar – We recommend sugar here to pair with the fresh, vibrant strawberry flavors. If you find it overly sweet, or prefer to not enjoy sugar with every sip, skip the sugar or rim half the glass.
- Ice – Unlike most situations, a bit of ongoing dilution isn’t the end of the world for a well made margarita. If you have decently sized ice cubes, feel free to use those or try a large rock. That said, on the rocks is the appropriate way to enjoy a Margarita.
Strawberry Simple Syrup:
Shared with our Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hot Chocolate mocktail and Chocolate Covered Strawberry, this syrup is both deliciously fresh and unadulterated. It’s easy to make and ends up thick, fast, and fragrant. It’s uses aren’t limited to cocktails, feel free to try it on pancakes.
- 250 g Strawberries, cleaned and hulled
- 250 g White Sugar
In a blender, combine equal weights cleaned and hulled strawberries with white sugar. Blend until smooth. Pour into a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within 1 – 2 weeks.