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.

4.21 from 54 votes
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

  1. Prepare the mint simple syrup by boiling together water and sugar, then adding fresh mint leaves and letting it cool before removing the mint.
  2. Create the strawberry juice by blending halved strawberries until smooth, then straining the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to obtain the juice.
  3. Prepare the glass by moistening the rim with a lime wedge and dipping it in margarita salt. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  4. 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.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared glass and garnish with halved strawberries, a sprig of mint, and a lime wedge. Enjoy immediately!