Make-Ahead Mango & Raspberry Margaritas
Long day at work? Rough day with the kids? Hot outside? Just really need a drink?
These little margaritas are just the ticket.
Good, cold, relaxing things come in small, glass, ready-made packages.
I love this recipe! I love that you can make these hours, days or even weeks ahead of your next big party. I love that they are ready to drink just minutes after you pull them out of the freezer. And I really love that I have a few single serve margaritas left waiting for the next time a margarita mood strikes. No need to pull out the blender for just one drink. And no awkward shouting to your guests over a loud blender while you’re entertaining. Bonus!
Do not be fooled by their size- these margaritas pack a punch! Feel free to reduce the amount of alcohol to your liking- there’s around a shot and a half in each of these drinks (10 oz total alcohol goes into 6-7 drinks).
My Cinco de Mayo guests enjoyed the mango and raspberry flavors, but I am dying to try out some other fresh fruit combinations. I’m thinking blackberry, watermelon, blood orange.. almost any fruit will do. This recipe is great for big groups and for small groups- you can easily multiply it and freeze ahead for a crowd; or you can make a batch for one or two people, drink a few fresh, and then freeze the rest for later.
Give yourself a break and add this to your list of must-make summer drinks.
Make Ahead Frozen Mango Margaritas
adapted from The Yummy Life- http://www.theyummylife.com/blog/2011/06/204/Make-Ahead+Frozen+Margaritas+-+blended,+frozen+in+mason+jars,+ready+to+serve+
Author: Oven Love
Recipe type: Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 mango, cored, peeled and chopped
- 1 12 oz. can of frozen limeade concentrate
- 1 cup tequila
- ¼ cup triple sec
- juice of 1 lime
- 3-5 cups ice
- lime slices and coarse salt, for serving
Instructions
- Combine chopped mango, limeade concentrate, tequila, triple sec and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add ice until the blender is full. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into small mason jars, screw on lids and freeze.
- When you’re ready to serve, remove the margaritas from the freezer. If you’re using salt, dip the rim into the salt first, then use a straw or fork to stir up the margarita mixture. Add a lime slice and serve.
Make-Ahead Frozen Raspberry Margaritas
adapted from The Yummy Life- http://www.theyummylife.com/blog/2011/06/204/Make-Ahead+Frozen+Margaritas+-+blended,+frozen+in+mason+jars,+ready+to+serve+
Author: Oven Love
Recipe type: Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 small container of raspberries
- 1 12 oz. can of frozen limeade concentrate
- 1 cup tequila
- ¼ cup triple sec
- juice of 1 lime
- 3-5 cups ice
- lime slices and coarse salt, for serving
Instructions
- Place raspberries in a blender and process until smooth. Pour mixture through a mesh strainer over a small bowl to remove seeds and return the raspberry puree to the blender. Add limeade concentrate, tequila, triple sec and lime juice and blend until smooth. Add ice until the blender is full, and again blend until smooth.
- Pour into small mason jars, screw on lids and freeze.
- When you’re ready to serve, remove the margaritas from the freezer. If you’re using salt, dip the rim into the salt first, then use a straw or fork to stir up the margarita mixture. Add a lime slice and serve.
Yes, please! These look wonderful. I’m told the summers get HOT here, so I think I should plan ahead and whip some of these bad boys up sooner rather than later to get me through the next several months.
Holy Guacamole those look good
Do they stay all slushy or do you have to crumble them or let them melt a little before drinking? This is SUCH a good idea!!
Yum! I am definitely making these before our next party.
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Thank you!
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Thank you!
I found your recipe on pinterest and have to tell you that on a 93 degree day, it’s a life saver! I headed straight to the kitchen and started blending away. Thanks for sharing your recipe. es
I am definitely going to try making these for the ladies in my quilt group for our next get together. We’re not the tea drinking type of quilters.
Found this from pinterest, just made them and put them I the freezer….hoping they’re slushie and not solid ice tomorrow! Can’t wait to taste them!!
Made these in mango and peaches and they are DELICIOUS!!!! Thank you! Great ideal!!!
What size in ounces are these jars?
These are the half pint size Ball canning jars- 8oz.
You’re using my juice glasses. Love them. Eat the jam, drink the juice/tequila
Look yummy,
How long can they be left in freezer
I’d say a month or so.. then the fruit and alcohol will start to separate quite a bit.
oh my goodness, these look delish!! can’t wait to try!
Xx kristin
I will do anything for you if you make one of these for me next week after my internship is over!
This looks so delicious! I have to try it. Your photos are amazing too! I featured a link to your recipe in my 7 Mouthwatering Summer Cocktail Recipes to Help You Beat The Heat roundup.
http://www.sewcreativeblog.com/7-mouthwatering-summer-cocktail-recipes-to-help-you-beat-the-heat/
I’d love for you to visit, take a peek, and maybe leave a comment.
Best Wishes,
Crystal