Valentine's Day Margarita
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz strawberry preserves
- .5 oz lime juice
- 1 oz chambord or triple sec
- 2 oz coconut milk
- 2 oz tequila
- 2 tablespoons of freeze dried strawberries
- Fresh strawberries for garnish.
Instructions
- Place the freeze dried strawberries in a food processor and pulse until a powder forms. Pour the strawberry powder onto a shallow plate.
- Rim a margarita glass by running a lime wedge around the edge then dipping it in the shallow plate with strawberry powder. Set the cups aside while you prepare your drink
- To a cocktail shaker, add the strawberry jam and tequila. Use a muddler to mash the strawberries preserves in the shaker until they are mashed.
- Add to the shaker, coconut milk, chambord, lime juice and ice. Cover it and shake or stir well.
- Add ice to your prepared margarita glass. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and garnish with a whole strawberry.
Notes
Variations and substitutions for this pink valentine's day margarita recipe
- Alcohol: Swap the tequila for rum or vodka for a different flavor profile.
- Fruit: Use other fruit preserves like fresh raspberries, mango, or peaches instead of strawberry for a new twist.
- Coconut Cream: Replace coconut milk with heavy cream for a different creamy texture.
- Sweeteners: Use agave syrup, honey, or maple syrup instead of simple syrup for added richness.
- Garnishes: Add a toasted coconut rim or sprinkle fresh mint for a unique touch.
- Spice: For a spicy lover margarita, muddle a couple of slices of fresh jalapeño with the strawberry preserves if you want a spicy kick to your margarita.
- Chocolate: Give this drink a chocolate covered strawberry flavor by swapping out the orange liqueur for chocolate liqueur
- Frozen Valentine's Day Margarita: Swap the strawberry preserves for frozen strawberries and simple syrups. Place the cocktail ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.