Be sure to store the margaritas without ice so it doesn’t water down your cocktail. If you want to serve a pitcher of frozen margaritas, blend them and leave them in the freezer. Because they contain alcohol, they will stay a slushy consistency. Frozen margaritas will last in the freezer for up to two weeks.
Big Batch Frozen Margaritas (Make-Ahead)Prep Time: 5 minutes + freezing timeYield: 17 cups/4¼ quarts (recipe can be easily scaled up or down and stores in the freezer for months) Slushy-like with spot-on margarita flavor, a big batch of this party favorite takes minutes to mix up and can be done well in advance for added convenience. Print Ingredients 1½ cups tequila* (12 ounces or ½ a 750 milliliter bottle)1 cup (8 ounces) triple sec2 (12-ounce) cans frozen limeade concentrate, thawed and undiluted2 quarts water1 (10-ounce) can frozen margarita mix**, thawed (like Bacardi)Optional for serving: lime juice, coarse salt, lime slices InstructionsTwo days in advance (to allow time to freeze; longer is fine) combine the first 5 ingredients in a very large, plastic (freezable) container or distribute evenly among two containers. (I use a large, plastic pretzel tub.) Stir well, cover, and freeze.When ready to serve, allow the frozen mixture to sit at room temperature for a few minutes, and then scrape with a fork, and transfer to glasses for serving. The mixture will become slushy-like as it sits. Unused portions may be refrozen and are also delicious on the rocks when fully melted.To serve with salted rims if desired: wet rims of glasses with lime juice, coat rims with salt, and garnish with a lime slice. Notes*What is the best tequila to use for margaritas? I generally use silver (or blanco) although have used gold in this margarita recipe with good results. You want a good tasting tequila, but because it’s being mixed, you need not spend a lot of money. My go-to here is Jose Cuervo silver with Jose Cuervo gold being a worthy second choice.**Frozen margarita mix can be found in the frozen section of the grocery store with the frozen lemonade and limeade. It contains no alcohol. More On YouTube More on Instagram Tried this recipe?Post a picture on instagram and we will repost it! Mention @fountainavenuekitchen or tag #fountainavenuekitchen! The Fountain Avenue Kitchen https://fountainavenuekitchen.com/
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Slushy-like with spot-on margarita flavor, a big batch of this party favorite takes minutes to mix up and can be stored in the freezer until needed. Ideal for Cinco de Mayo celebrations, potlucks, and backyard barbecues all summer long, the frozen margaritas can even be served one or two at a time.
Years ago, a friend gave me a pink photocopy of this recipe, which she aptly referred to as paradise margaritas. The cherished paper was so splattered that the ink had bled, rendering the recipe barely legible in spots.
Over the years, I’ve served the frosty, make-ahead cocktail at countless celebrations, from casual backyard barbecues and birthday parties to showers and Cinco de Mayo fiestas. And just-because!
When I couldn’t find the pink paper before a party last summer and needed it to be sure of the precise quantities after not making it since the summer before last (thank you COVID), family members were concerned that the recipe may be lost forever.
When I finally found the treasured pink paper, there were several audible gasps of relief. Clearly, it was time to type the recipe and broadly share to avoid future scares!
The recipe makes a big batch, and it will keep in the freezer for months. For added ease, I’ve included printable recipes for a big batch and a bigger batch. From there, you could further scale up or down as needed.
The assembly is literally nothing more than pouring liquids into a large vat. I use a leftover plastic pretzel tub. Any large freezer-safe container will do, so long as its capacity is five quarts or more.
As the margaritas sit on the counter, they will continue to melt. Unused portions, however, may be refrozen and will taste as good as new. (We’ve refrozen more than once.) The melted margaritas are also delicious on the rocks.
No party is required. If you’d like to enjoy one or two frozen margaritas at a time, let the container sit on the counter for a few minutes and then scrape the amount desired into an individual glass (or glasses).
The alcohol prevents the mixture from freezing hard, so while you can scrape the margaritas into a glass right away, it will take a few minutes to thaw to a slushy-like consistency. Stirring on occasion will expedite the process.
The two varieties are aged differently, and as a result, silver tequila offers a stronger, purer taste while gold tequila is smoother and somewhat sweeter. Because of this, silver tequila (sometimes labeled blanco) is generally considered to be better suited to mixed drinks like margaritas and gold tequila to shots or sipping. Additionally, silver tequila’s clear color is often preferred in cocktails and its purer taste makes it a good match with other flavor profiles.
As mentioned above, I generally use silver (or blanco) but have used gold in this frozen margarita recipe with good results. You want a good tasting tequila, but because it’s being mixed, you need not spend a lot of money. My go-to for this margarita recipe is Jose Cuervo silver with Jose Cuervo gold being a worthy second choice.
FROZEN MARGARITAS At Home #withme How To Make Margaritas
FAQ
Can you freeze margarita mix with alcohol?
How long does a frozen margarita last in the freezer?
Why are my frozen margaritas watery?
Can you freeze a cocktail for later?
Can you freeze a Margarita?
Pro-tip: This frozen margarita recipe is easy to make but does require 18 hours in the freezer so make a double batch. 1. Combine Ingredients: Combine the lime juice, lime zest, agave nectar, tequila, orange liquor, and orange bitters in a 3-quart freezer-safe container and stir well. Add the water to the mixture and stir again. 2.
How do you make a frozen margarita?
This recipe will give you the best-tasting, classic Frozen Margaritas. Simply blend tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, triple sec, and a dash of agave or simple syrup with crushed ice. Add all ingredients to a blender. Add 1 cup of ice (preferably crushed), and blend on high until smooth.
Can you freeze a Margarita slush?
Cover with the lid and place in the freezer for at least 18 hours. Prior to serving stir frozen margarita to break up slush. 1. Leftover: Margaritas can be stored in the freezer for up to a week. Stir prior to serving. 2. Variations: Lime juice and zest can be replaced with fruit purees such as mango, pineapple, or strawberry.
What is a frozen margarita?
A frozen Margarita is only slightly different than a classic Margarita. A frozen Margarita contains tequila (or mezcal), freshly squeezed lime juice, triple sec liqueur, an optional sweetener (more about that in a minute), and about a cup of ice. That’s considerably more ice/water than we’d find in a standard marg.