Strawberry Mint Bliss
These Strawberry Mint Margaritas are a delightful blend of refreshing flavors, perfect for enjoying during the spring and summer seasons. With a mint-infused simple syrup, freshly pureed strawberry juice, tequila, Grand Marnier, and lime juice, this cocktail is a vibrant and invigorating treat. Serve it alongside some chips and guacamole for a delightful combination.
Strawberry Mint Bliss
A refreshing and delightful cocktail featuring mint-infused simple syrup, freshly pureed strawberry juice, tequila, Grand Marnier, and lime juice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 pound strawberries, stems removed and halved
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz Grand Marnier
- 2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 oz strawberry purée
- 1 1/2 oz mint simple syrup
- Margarita salt for rimming the glass
- Halved strawberries for garnish
- Fresh mint for garnish
- Lime wedges for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Prepare the mint simple syrup by boiling together water and sugar, then adding fresh mint leaves and letting it cool before removing the mint.
- Create the strawberry juice by blending halved strawberries until smooth, then straining the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to obtain the juice.
- Prepare the glass by moistening the rim with a lime wedge and dipping it in margarita salt. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice, strawberry purée, and mint simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared glass and garnish with halved strawberries, a sprig of mint, and a lime wedge. Enjoy immediately!