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    Frozen Minute Maid Limeade Margarita Recipe

    Modified: Apr 26, 2023 · Published: Aug 24, 2021 by Angela Lietzke · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

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    Frozen Minute Maid Limeade Margarita Recipe

    This Frozen Minute Maid Limeade Margarita Recipe only has 3 Ingredients! It's so simple and quick to make! You only need tequila, triple sec, and frozen Minute Maid Limeade. A frozen limeade margarita is fun to whip up for a crowd or Mexican food night at home. It's a classic for a good reason!

    Thirsty for more margaritas or delicious cocktails? Try my red cranberry margarita or skinny spicy margarita next time!

    Frozen margarita with chips and guacamole on a table. Frozen Minute Maid Limeade Margarita in a margarita glass with a lime wedge.
    Easy Frozen Margarita Recipe with 3 Ingredients

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    A Classic Frozen Margarita!

    You can easily make this Minute Maid Limeade Margarita Recipe in bulk for a crowd or a small batch for Mexican night at home. This classic Frozen Margarita recipe is a bit of a family tradition. We serve this drink at all of our family get togethers. My mom and Aunt Pat have perfected this margarita over the years, and I compare every margarita I drink to this recipe!

    If you want to make a frozen berry margarita, you can add frozen berries to this blender and follow the recipe below. Our family likes adding frozen strawberries in syrup to the blender to make frozen strawberry margaritas.

    If you need to make a virgin frozen margarita, simply follow this recipe but omit the tequila and triple sec. To make a virgin strawberry margarita omit the tequila and triple sec and add frozen strawberries in syrup.

    What you will need to make Minute Maid Limeade Margarita:

    • Blender
    • TONS of ice
    • Tequila
    • Triple Sec Orange Liqueur
    • Minute Maid Frozen Limeade - you can find Minute Maid limeade in a can in the frozen food section of the grocery store.

    FAQs

    What type of tequila should I use to make a margarita?

    For this recipe, I usually use blanco tequila. Reposado tequila is also a good option for an added smooth oak flavor.

    Can I add different flavors to the margarita?

    Yes! You can turn this Easy 3 Ingredient Frozen Margarita into a Frozen Strawberry Margarita. Do this by adding frozen strawberries in syrup to the blender along with all other ingredients. To make a u0022healthier version,u0022 add plain frozen strawberries instead of strawberries in syrup.

    How do I store leftover margaritas?

    Leftovers? No comprende. IF you have leftovers, or want to make a batch of these ahead of time, put the margaritas in the freezer. Before you serve them again, put them back in the blender to remix the ingredients.

    How did the margarita come to be?

    It's hard to say exactly who created the margarita. Stories of its creation are as numerous as the variations of the drink itself. It is safe to say the drink was originally created in the early 1940s. It may have evolved from The Daisy, a classic cocktail popular around that time. The Daisy was a mix of alcohol, citrus juice, and orange cordial served over shaved ice. Fun Fact: margarita is the Spanish word for daisy.

    When did the frozen margarita become popular?

    When blenders began to appear in bars in the 1950s, the frozen margarita gained popularity. In 1971, Dallas restaurant owner Mariano Martinez created the first frozen margarita machine. He did this to keep up with demand for blender-made frozen margaritas. Today, his restaurants, Mariano's Hacienda and La Hacienda Ranch, can be found in a few Texas cities - Addison, Colleyville, Dallas, and Frisco. You can find his original machine in the Smithsonian museum.

    More Cocktail Recipes to Try:

    • Midori Margarita
    • Cold Brew Coffee Martini
    • St. Germain Raspberry Lemon Cocktail
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    • Chocolate Martini with Godiva
    Minute Maid limeade margarita on a table with chips and guacamole.

    Frozen Minute Maid Limeade Margarita Recipe

    Angela Lietzke
    Frozen Minute Maid Limeade Margarita Recipe is a classic for good reason! A frozen limeade margarita is fun and easy to make for a crowd!
    4.62 from 52 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Servings 4 drinks
    Calories 229 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup tequila Blanco or silver
    • ½ cup triple sec orange liqueur
    • 12 ounce can of Minute Maid Frozen Limeade
    • TONS of Ice

    Instructions
     

    • Add tequila, triple sec, and frozen limeade to a blender.
    • Put ice in the blender until it is filled to the top with ice.
    • Blend for about one minute until all ice particles are gone and it has a slushy, frozen consistency. You may need to add more ice, if needed.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Don't be afraid to over blend - that's how you will get a smooth frozen margarita texture. Make sure to blend the ice enough so the consistency is slushy and frozen rather than icy.
    • You can add frozen strawberries in syrup to make this into a Frozen Strawberry Margarita!
    • Tacos and margaritas are a classic combination - I love to serve this drink with fried shrimp tacos, beer battered fish tacos, or slow cooker chicken tacos.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.03gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 0.3mgIron: 0.04mg
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    1. Nicole

      December 20, 2024 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      The best frozen limeade margarita for a party! This recipe makes big batch, is strong, and delicious!

      Reply
    2. Jennifer Morales

      September 20, 2024 at 6:18 pm

      I want to make this for 75 guests, Do you know how I can make this on the rocks and not frozen margaritas? I didn't want to water it down too much in the large beverage containers. Thank you

      Reply
      • Angela Lietzke

        September 23, 2024 at 10:29 am

        If you want to use the Minute Maid concentrate, I would make the concentrate according to the package instructions. Or, you could use a jug of pre-made limeade such as "Simply Limeade". Add ice right before when serving. Note that I haven't tested this recipe with either of those methods, let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    3. Sandra

      August 17, 2024 at 2:21 pm

      it was great but I added too much triple sec. I did add grand many a
      Tell me what to do

      Reply
      • Angela Lietzke

        August 18, 2024 at 5:54 pm

        Grand Marnier is a variation of triple sec, so you don't need to add both. One or the other is fine. Depending on how much you added, it may be better just to make a bigger batch and balance the other ingredients proportionally.

        Reply
    4. Jennifer

      July 12, 2024 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      AMAZING! The easiest and tastiest recipe I have ever made!!

      Reply
      • Angela Lietzke

        July 15, 2024 at 9:24 am

        Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoy these margaritas as much as I do!

        Reply
    5. Anonymous

      June 24, 2024 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this recipe adding one or two egg white. Super good.

      Reply
      • Angela Lietzke

        June 26, 2024 at 7:15 am

        Interesting! I haven't tried that before, I bet it made the margarita extra frothy.

        Reply
    6. Matt

      June 11, 2024 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      Keep it simple. Love it! This is the exact Margarita I want for my pool parties! No organic, plant-based, responsibly-sourced, etc. ingredients. Icey booze and sugar! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Angela Lietzke

        June 12, 2024 at 9:33 am

        I'm so happy you like it! Cheers!

        Reply
    7. Henry

      May 03, 2024 at 8:02 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy. We love this!!

      Reply
    8. Michelle

      October 20, 2023 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      I used pamplemousse instead of triple sec but the ratio is perfection. I've never gone w the "over blend" direction but did this time and it is perfection. I'm going to try with red wine and strawberries, see if I can get a good sangria margarita version. Thanks for this!

      Reply
    9. Ladybug

      June 25, 2023 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe. This is much better than the pre-made mix at the liquor store. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Wendy

      June 24, 2023 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      So good! So easy! Really fun recipe, I love using Minute Maid container to measure out the tequila and triple sec.

      Reply
      • Tricia

        January 26, 2024 at 3:07 pm

        Making tonight, no triple sec, however I may toss in a mandarin for the flavor. Hope to update later

        Reply
    11. Sheeyl

      June 02, 2023 at 7:30 am

      5 stars
      Our favorite frozen Margarita recipe. So easy to make and tastes delicious.

      Reply
      • Tina Swilley

        July 05, 2023 at 8:00 pm

        Is frozen limeade the same thing as the Bacardi's can frozen margarita mix?

        Reply
        • Angela Lietzke

          July 06, 2023 at 10:13 am

          It's similar. You can use frozen Bacardi margarita mix in place of the Minute Maid limeade. Keep in mind, the limeade is 12 ounces and the Bacardi can is only 10 ounces, so you may want to adjust the amount of tequila and triple sec.

        • Vee Jones

          July 13, 2023 at 2:44 pm

          Bacardi margarita mix also costs twice as much as the MinuteMaid.

    12. Jo

      April 08, 2023 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      What size frozen lime aid?

      Reply
      • Angela

        April 09, 2023 at 10:39 am

        5 stars
        A 12 ounce can of frozen limeade. Enjoy!

        Reply
    13. John Treadwell

      April 05, 2023 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      You say add “1 can of frozen limeade”. YOU NEED TO SAY
      IF YOU MEANT 6oz or 12oz !!!

      Reply
      • Angela

        April 08, 2023 at 7:59 am

        5 stars
        The recipe is for a 12oz can. I apologize for any confusion, I didn't think they were sold in 6oz cans.

        Reply

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