Looking for a refreshing and delicious drink to cool down on a hot day?
Look no further than these amazing virgin strawberry-mango margaritas!
This recipe is perfect for those who want to skip the alcohol but still enjoy a flavorful and festive drink.
These margaritas are not only tasty, but they’re also beautiful! With vibrant layers of red strawberries and sunshine yellow mango, they’re a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds.
Plus, they’re surprisingly easy to make.
This recipe makes enough for a crowd, so it’s perfect for a party, backyard barbecue, or just a relaxing day at home.
And the best part? You can easily adjust it to your taste preferences.
Want it a little sweeter? Add more simple syrup.
Prefer a more tart flavor? Increase the lime juice.
So, grab your blender and get ready to whip up this delicious and refreshing mocktail!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups frozen strawberries
- 3 cups ice, divided
- 1 cup water, divided
- ⅔ cup lime juice, divided
- ½ cup orange juice, divided
- ¼ cup simple syrup (see Tip below), divided
- 3 cups frozen mango chunks
Instructions:
- Blend the Strawberries:
In your blender, combine 1.5 cups of ice, 1/2 cup of water, 1/3 cup of lime juice, 1/4 cup of orange juice, 2 tablespoons of simple syrup, and all of the frozen strawberries. Blend until smooth and creamy. - Make Way for the Mango!
Pour the strawberry mixture into a pitcher or large bowl. Rinse out your blender to prepare for the next layer. - Mango Magic:
Add the remaining ice cubes, water, lime juice, orange juice, and simple syrup to the blender. Then, toss in the frozen mango chunks and blend until perfectly smooth. - Layer Up the Fun!
Now comes the fun part! Carefully pour the mango mixture into your glasses on top of the strawberry layer. You can leave the layers distinct for a beautiful contrast, or give the glasses a gentle swirl for a stunning marbled effect. - Time to Enjoy!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy your delicious virgin strawberry-mango margaritas!
Tips:
- Simple Syrup Savvy: Don’t have simple syrup on hand? No problem! Make your own by bringing equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each) to a boil in a saucepan. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool completely before using. This recipe will make about 1.5 cups of simple syrup, so you’ll have extra for future drinks!
- Boozy Twist: If you’d like to turn this into a classic margarita, simply add your favorite tequila after blending each fruit layer.
- Get Creative with Garnishes!
For an extra touch of fun, rim your glasses with sugar or chili lime salt before pouring the margaritas. You can also garnish with fresh lime wedges, strawberries, or mango slices.