Strawberry Margarita: a Refreshing Twist With Grand Marnier

Everyone loves a good Margarita. Delightful in its simplicity, easy yet lively. But have you ever tried it with a hint of novelty, thanks to some juicy and flavorsome strawberries? The Strawberry Margarita is an alternative twist on a classic Margarita, that will show you how one single ingredient can completely transform a traditional recipe, especially with the help of Grand Marnier.

Ingredients For A Strawberry Margarita

It’s in the name, as very often happens: for a Strawberry Margarita you will need at least four fresh, ripe strawberries that will contribute to the drink with their unique, tart and fleshy flavor. Go for a high quality, 100% agave Tequila for the alcoholic base and select some fresh lime juice to give the cocktail some nice acidity. Grand Marnier will be the ingredient that bonds sweetness, body and elegance for this flavorsome twist on the iconic Margarita.

Following are the ingredients you will need for an easyStrawberry Margaritarecipe:

50ml 100% Tequila Blanco such as Espolòn
20ml Grand Marnier
20ml freshly squeezed lime juice
10ml agave syrup
4 fresh strawberries
strawberries for garnish

How To Make A Strawberry Margarita

If you want to know how to make a Strawberry Margarita, here are the key steps you should follow:

Pre-chill your shaker by stirring a few good quality ice cubes in it; then remove the ice and excess water;
Pre-chill a cocktail glass by storing it in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving, or filling it up with ice while concocting the cocktail;
Gently muddle the strawberries in the base of the shaker;
Add all the other ingredients in the shaker;
Add more good quality ice cubes and shake vigorously;
Strain into the pre-chilled cocktail glass (Serve with a strawberry as a garnish)

Tips For A Perfect Strawberry Margarita

To achieve the best Strawberry Margarita recipe, try adopting some, or all of the suggestions that follow, to elevate your drinking experience:

Follow the seasons: it is true that nowadays anything can be found at anytime. But when it comes to fruit, nothing beats the flavor and quality that derive from the varieties that are in season. A Strawberry Margarita can be described as a seasonal cocktail, so make sure you will mix it when the right time of the year arrives;
Muddle, but don’t be mad: the act of muddling allows you to extract all the flavors and juice from the pulp of the strawberry, thus giving your Strawberry Margarita its distinctive flavor profile and color. But don’t go over the top: muddle gently, as you do not want to end up with some jelly-like unattractive blob as your ingredient;
Fine straining: given the fleshy nature of the pulp, you might want to help yourself with a kitchen tool to allow for the liquid to go through the strainer, when you fill up the glass.