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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 co*cktails? Try my red cranberry margarita or skinny spicy margarita next time!
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 co*cktail 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 Haciendaand 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 co*cktail Recipes to Try:
- Midori Margarita
- Cold Brew Coffee Martini
- St. Germain Raspberry Lemon co*cktail
- Chocolate Martini with Godiva
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!
4.57 from 46 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
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!
- If you need to make a virgin frozen margarita, simply follow this recipe but omit the tequila and triple sec.
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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Michelle
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
Ladybug
Thank you for the recipe. This is much better than the pre-made mix at the liquor store. 🙂Reply
Wendy
So good! So easy! Really fun recipe, I love using Minute Maid container to measure out the tequila and triple sec.Reply
Tricia
Making tonight, no triple sec, however I may toss in a mandarin for the flavor. Hope to update later
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Sheeyl
Our favorite frozen Margarita recipe. So easy to make and tastes delicious.Reply
Tina Swilley
Is frozen limeade the same thing as the Bacardi's can frozen margarita mix?
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Angela Lietzke
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
Bacardi margarita mix also costs twice as much as the MinuteMaid.
Jo
What size frozen lime aid?Reply
Angela
A 12 ounce can of frozen limeade. Enjoy!Reply
John Treadwell
You say add “1 can of frozen limeade”. YOU NEED TO SAY
IF YOU MEANT 6oz or 12oz !!!Reply
Angela
The recipe is for a 12oz can. I apologize for any confusion, I didn't think they were sold in 6oz cans.Reply
