How to Make a Frozen Margarita with Triple Sec

frozen margarita with triple sec in a glass with lime garnish

A frozen margarita with Triple Sec delivers a perfectly slushy, citrus-forward cocktail that refreshes on the hottest days. Featuring tart lime, smooth tequila, and the sweet kick of orange liqueur, this classic blends everything into a frosty drink you'll want to revisit all summer.

Core Frozen Margarita Recipe with Triple Sec

The essentials for a frozen margarita are simple: tequila, lime juice, Triple Sec (or another orange liqueur), and ice. Blending at the right texture is the secret to that classic smooth, icy sip.

60 ml blanco tequila
30 ml Triple Sec
30 ml fresh lime juice
15 ml simple syrup (optional, adjust for sweetness)
120 ml ice (about 1 cup, adjust for texture)
Lime wheel or wedge, for garnish
Salt, for rimming glass (optional)

If desired, rim the glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping into coarse salt.
Add tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice to a blender.
Blend until completely smooth and frothy, about 20–30 seconds. Adjust ice for thicker or thinner texture.
Pour into a chilled margarita or rocks glass.
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge.

Blender Tips for the Best Frozen Margarita Texture

Use cracked ice or small cubes for smoother blending.
Pulse first, then blend continuously for 15–30 seconds until no large chunks remain.
For thicker margaritas, add more ice. For a lighter sipper, reduce ice slightly.
If your blender is not very powerful, let the ice sit with liquids for a minute before blending to soften it.
Chill glasses in the freezer so the slushy margarita doesn't melt quickly.

close up of blended frozen margarita being poured from a blender

Fruit Variations and Frozen Margarita Mix Options

Frozen margaritas are highly customizable. Using fresh fruit, frozen fruit, or even ready-made margarita mix plus Triple Sec expands your options and flavor palette.

For a strawberry frozen margarita: Add 90–120 ml frozen strawberries. Reduce ice by half.
For mango or peach: Swap in 90–120 ml frozen mango or peach chunks, adjust ice for desired thickness.
With store-bought mix: Use 120 ml margarita mix, 60 ml tequila, 30 ml Triple Sec, and enough ice to reach a thick, pourable slush.
For a spicy twist, blend in 2–3 thin slices of jalapeño with the other ingredients.

frozen strawberry margarita with fresh strawberry garnish

Serving & Garnishing Your Frozen Margarita

Serve in a classic margarita glass, rocks glass, or stemless coupe.
For a festive touch, rim the glass with coarse salt, chili-salt, or even sugar (for fruit margaritas).
Garnish with a fresh lime wheel, citrus twist, or a wedge of any fruit used in the recipe.
If outdoors or by the pool, pre-chilled glasses slow down melting and keep texture longer.

No matter your chosen method or flavor, a frozen margarita with Triple Sec is always a crowd-pleaser. Adjust the recipe to suit your taste, blend until smooth, and sip your way to pure refreshment.