There’s something about a frozen margarita that instantly feels like summer.
Cold, refreshing and perfectly slushy, frozen margaritas have become a favourite for BBQs, beach days, long lunches and backyard parties across Australia. They’re bright, citrusy and incredibly easy to drink — especially when the weather heats up.
While they might look fancy, frozen margaritas are actually one of the easiest cocktails to make at home. With the right ingredients and a good margarita mixer, you can create a bar-quality frozen margarita in minutes.
Whether you’re using a blender or a slush machine, here’s how to make the perfect frozen margarita at home.
The Classic Frozen Margarita Recipe
Frozen margaritas follow the same balanced formula as the classic version — just blended with ice. You can choose any flavour of our mixers or try a combination to jazz it up!
Ingredients
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95 ml margarita mixer
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30 ml tequila
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15 ml triple sec
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1–1½ cups ice
Method
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Add all ingredients to a blender.
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Blend until smooth and slushy.
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Pour into a salt-rimmed glass.
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Garnish with lime if desired.
The result is a perfectly icy margarita with bright citrus flavour and a refreshing finish.
How to Make Frozen Margaritas in a Slush Machine
Slush machines have become incredibly popular for parties and entertaining because they make it easy to serve cocktails for a crowd.
To make 10-12 frozen margaritas in a slush machine:
Ingredients
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1L Margarita Margarita mixer
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315 ml tequila
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160 ml triple sec
Method
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Pour all ingredients into your slush machine reservoir.
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Allow the machine to freeze until the mixture reaches a smooth slushy consistency. Add 1/2 cup of water if slush preference isn't achieved.
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Serve in salt-rimmed glasses.
This method is perfect for BBQs, birthdays, pool parties and summer entertaining because guests can simply pour their own drinks.
