Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Megan’s Frozen Margaritas

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Megan’s Frozen Margaritas! This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe blends limeade, tequila, triple sec, and a creamy scoop of lime sherbet for the perfect festive cocktail. Make ahead and keep frozen for your fiesta!

Cinco de Mayo is all about vibrant flavors, good company, and festive drinks. If you want to impress your guests with a fun and refreshing cocktail, Megan’s Frozen Margaritas are a must-try! This recipe puts a playful twist on the classic margarita by adding lime sherbet, making it extra creamy and delicious. Plus, you can make it ahead and keep it frozen until party time!

Ingredients

• 1 can (12 oz) frozen limeade concentrate
  
  
• 1 cup (or a bit more) Jose Cuervo Gold tequila
  
  
• 3/4 cup triple sec (such as Secor’s)
  
  
• 4–5 cups ice (enough to fill your blender to about 1 inch from the top)
  
  
• 1/4 to 1/2 fresh lime, juiced
  
  
• 1 generous scoop lime sherbet
  
  

Instructions

1. Prepare Your Glasses:
   Rim each glass with a lime wedge and dip in coarse salt or Tajín for a festive touch.
   
   
2. Blend the Margarita:
   In a large blender, combine the frozen limeade concentrate, tequila, and triple sec.
   
   
3. Add Ice:
   Fill the blender with ice, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
   
   
4. Blend Until Slushy:
   Blend until smooth and slushy.
   
   
5. Add Fresh Lime:
   Squeeze in the juice of 1/4 to 1/2 a fresh lime, to taste.
   
   
6. Sherbet Twist:
   Add a generous scoop of lime sherbet and blend again until creamy and well combined.
   
   
7. Serve and Enjoy:
   Pour into prepared glasses, garnish with a lime wedge, and serve immediately.
   
   

Tips for a Perfect Cinco de Mayo

• Make Ahead: Blend a batch in advance and store it in the freezer. It keeps its slushy texture, so you can serve whenever you’re ready!
  
  
• Customize: Try adding frozen fruit like strawberries or mango for a colorful twist.
  
  
• Party Pitcher: Double or triple the recipe for a crowd-pleasing pitcher.
  
  

Raise your glass and toast to Cinco de Mayo with Megan’s Frozen Margaritas-cheers to great friends, good times, and unforgettable flavors!