Frozen Minute Maid Limeade Margarita Recipe

Name: Frozen Minute Maid Limeade Margarita Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Blanco Tequila; 1/2 cup Triple Sec Orange Liqueur; 1 Can Minute Maid Frozen Limeade; TONS of Ice

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 green Midori 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

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.

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