The Perfect Blended Margarita

Name: The Perfect Blended Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 cups ice cubes; 1.25 cups fresh lime juice; 1 cup Triple Sec or other orange liqueur; 1 cup silver tequila; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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This blended margarita recipe proves you don't need to purchase a pre-made margarita mix to make a perfect margarita. I prefer mine straight up, but you can add salt to the rim if you like.

Recipe by Darren Hurley

Updated on May 23, 2023

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

3 cups ice cubes, divided
1 ¼ cups fresh lime juice
1 cup triple sec or other orange liqueur
1 cup silver tequila
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

Combine 2 cups ice cubes, lime juice, triple sec, tequila, and lemon juice in a blender; blend margarita until smooth.
Place remaining 1 cup ice cubes in a cocktail shaker; pour in desired amount of margarita. Cover and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled glass.