Cool off with these easy frozen margaritas, perfect for hot summer days or any time you're in need of a refreshing drink. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these margaritas are blended to perfection and packed with flavor. Whether you're hosting a party or just want to enjoy a relaxing evening, these margaritas are sure to hit the spot.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup tequila
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Salt for rimming the glasses
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Directions
- Prepare the glasses by rimming them with salt. Wet the rim of each glass with a lime wedge and dip it into a plate of salt. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine the ice cubes, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Pour the margaritas into the prepared glasses.
- Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
Interesting Facts
Margaritas are believed to have originated in Mexico, where they were first made with just tequila and lime juice.
The famous cocktail is named after a woman named Margarita Sames, who claimed to have invented it in the late 1930s.
Frozen margaritas became popular in the 1970s after the invention of the blender.