Updated on: 6/3/2025
Casamigos Strawberry Margarita: Fresh, Fruity, and Flavorful
Bringing the vibrant flavors of ripe fruit to a classic cocktail, the Casamigos Strawberry Margarita highlights how fresh ingredients can elevate your drink. Let’s look at how to balance strawberry brightness with the clean agave notes of Casamigos tequila, and explore tasty variations for adventurous palates.
Why Use Fresh Strawberries in Margaritas?
Using fresh strawberries in a margarita brings out vivid color, natural sweetness, and a light acidity that complements the citrus-lime backbone. Unlike bottled syrups or artificial flavorings, macerated or muddled strawberries add texture, fragrance, and a true sense of the season to your glass.
Classic Casamigos Strawberry Margarita Recipe
For the brightest, freshest cocktail, use just-picked berries when they're in peak season (generally late spring through summer). Here’s a simple method that keeps flavors in balance.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Casamigos Blanco Tequila
- 30 ml fresh lime juice
- 22.5 ml triple sec (orange liqueur)
- 30 ml strawberry purée (made from ripe strawberries)
- 10 ml agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- Fresh sliced strawberry, for garnish
- Salt, for rimming (optional)
Preparation Steps
- Prepare the glass: Rub the rim with lime and dip into salt if desired.
- In a shaker, muddle 3–4 hulled strawberries (or use 30 ml of purée).
- Add 60 ml Casamigos Blanco, 30 ml lime juice, 22.5 ml triple sec, and 10 ml agave syrup.
- Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for at least 12 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice.
Seasonality and Ingredient Tips
Peak strawberry season means deeper color and jammy notes, but the recipe can adapt to other berries or even tropical fruit. Out of season, frozen strawberries (thawed before pureeing) can be a great stand-in, offering both freshness and vibrant flavor.
Creative Variations: Berries and Beyond
Experimenting with fruit lets you make the Casamigos Strawberry Margarita your own. Here are some tried-and-tested flavor riffs:
- Raspberry Margarita: Use 30 ml raspberry purée instead of strawberry, and garnish with fresh raspberries.
- Mango Margarita: Substitute 30 ml mango purée, use lime and a pinch of chili salt on the rim.
- Mixed Berry: Blend strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries—30 ml total purée.
- Pineapple: Add 20 ml pineapple purée and 10 ml strawberry for tropical complexity.
Always adjust syrup or lime juice to match the sweetness and tartness of your chosen fruits. Muddling herbs (like mint or basil) with the berries can take the flavors in a garden-fresh direction.
Final Tips for the Perfect Casamigos Strawberry Margarita
- Always taste your fruit. Sweetness and acidity change with the season, so adjust syrup and lime as needed.
- Double strain the cocktail if you prefer a smoother texture (removes pulp and seeds).
- Chill the glass ahead for extra refreshment.
- Try with Casamigos Reposado tequila for a deeper, richer profile.