Strawberry Margarita On The Rocks
This strawberry margarita on the rocks is fresh, fruity, and so delicious. It uses a homemade syrup, and a freeze-dried strawberry rim to really pack a strawberry punch. Perfect for warm evenings, cocktail nights, or any time you want a margarita that tastes as good as it looks!

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Margarita
- Packed with real strawberry flavor – No artificial syrups, just fresh strawberry goodness.
- Balanced and refreshing – The homemade syrup and fresh lime juice create the perfect sweet-tart balance.
- A gorgeous presentation – The freeze-dried strawberry and sugar rim makes it extra special.
- Easy to make – Simple ingredients, quick to mix, and no blender required.
The Best Strawberry Flavor
This margarita uses homemade strawberry syrup for the richest fruit flavor. Fresh strawberries are simmered down into a sweet, gorgeous red syrup that blends easily into the cocktail. Unlike muddled strawberries, the syrup creates a smooth drink without bits of fruit in your glass.
To take the strawberry flavor even further, I coat the rim of the glass in a freeze-dried strawberry and sugar mix, which adds a pop of color and a burst of concentrated strawberry flavor to each sip.
How to Make a Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder and mix with sugar. Spread it onto a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into the strawberry-sugar mixture to coat.
- Fill the glass with ice and pour over tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and homemade strawberry syrup.
- Give it a stir and garnish with a fresh strawberry or lime wedge.
Variations
- Make it spicy – Add a slice of jalapeño to the shaker for a spicy strawberry margarita.
- Try a mezcal twist – Swap tequila for mezcal for a smoky depth of flavor.
- Frozen version – Blend all the ingredients with ice instead of shaking for a slushy, frozen margarita.
- Non-alcoholic – Skip the tequila and triple sec, and replace with sparkling water for a refreshing strawberry lime spritzer.
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Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks
This strawberry margarita on the rocks is fresh, fruity, and so delicious. It uses a homemade syrup, and a freeze-dried strawberry rim to really pack a strawberry punch!
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) tequila
- 1 oz (30 ml) triple sec
- 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 oz (30 ml) homemade strawberry syrup
- Ice
- Freeze-dried strawberry and sugar for the rim
- Fresh strawberry or lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder and mix with sugar. Spread it onto a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into the strawberry-sugar mixture to coat.
- Fill a short glass with ice and pour over tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and homemade strawberry syrup.
- Give it a stir and garnish with a fresh strawberry or lime wedge.
Notes
Strawberry Syrup - Makes 1 cup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Roughly chop the strawberries.
- Combine the strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Lower the heat once the first bubbles appear and the mixture starts simmering.
- Let the mixture simmer for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove it from the heat.
- Let the syrup and the strawberries cool to room temperature. Once it has cooled, balance a fine-mesh strainer and cloth over a bowl and tip in the strawberry mixture.
- Pour the strawberry syrup into a clean glass jar or airtight container.
- Leftover syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 307Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 6gSugar: 23gProtein: 2g