Frozen Strawberry Margaritas by Lily Ramirez Foran
| Serves: 2-4 | Cuisine: Mexican | Course: Drinks & Smoothies | Machine: Food Processor, Mixer | Total time (min.): 25 |
This is summer in a cocktail glass. It is a recipe that we use all the time at home. With the thermometers hitting 45c during the summer, a tall glass of frozen strawberry margarita is exactly what you need to combat the heat. Enjoy it responsibly at summer parties.
Ingredients
For the sour mix:
- 1 egg white
- 200g caster sugar
- 500ml fresh water
- 500ml lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 30ml tequila blanco
- 15ml triple sec
- 60ml sour mix
- Splash of grenadine (responsible for sweetness)
- 10 fresh strawberries (to be frozen)
- Ice cubes to taste
- Margarita glasses
- 1 lime, cut in half
- Tajin Chilli and Lime Powder (available online)
- Fresh strawberry and lime slices (for garnish)
- Paper umbrellas (optional)
Tools
- Multipro Classic Food Processor
- kMix All Red Stand Mixer
Method
For the sour mix:
- The ingredients here will yield about 1 litre of sour mix, which will be good for a few rounds of margaritas. Making it is super simple:
- Whisk the egg white at low speed for 40 seconds or until frothy.
- Stir in the sugar still whisking at low speed.
- Add the water and lime juice and continue to whisk for a minute until everything is well incorporated.
- Store it in a glass bottle with a cap and keep it refrigerated until you need to use it. Shake well before use. It will keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge.
- I prep the fruit the day before if possible as you can then freeze the strawberries and reduce the need for ice-cubes.
- Wash and cut all the strawberries and put them in a container. Stick them in the freezer overnight.
- When you’re ready to make them, take a couple of margarita glasses and rub some lime on their rim. Put the Tajin chilli and Lime powder on a plate and dip the rim of the glass in it until it is frosted with the chilli crystals. Set aside and proceed to make the margaritas.
- Put all of the ingredients of the margarita in the blender jug. Blend for 1 minute or until you have a smooth mixture. Pour it into the pre-prepared glasses, garnish with a fresh strawberry, slice of lime and a paper umbrella. Enjoy!
Chef's Notes:
- The home-made sour mix is a great addition to your fridge. It’s all natural without all the nasties found in commercial ones. It lasts 2 to 3 days in the fridge and you can make loads of different cocktails with it. Prep time can be reduced by sourcing freshly squeezed lime from a raw bar or if you have a citrus juicer.