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Swirl Margaritas start with a classic blended margarita and are fancified with a fruit swirl. Just six ingredients to the best frozen cocktails in town! Let’s get this party started!

Like I’ve said before, if there was one cocktail I would take with me on a deserted island, it would be MARGARITAS! I love them all, especially the ones that I make – NOT the sugary syrup ones you get out – with less sugar and good quality alcohol. You can’t go wrong with a Blackberry Peach Frozen Margarita, a simple Cranberry Margarita, or a Strawberry Lemonade Margarita. Let’s drink them aaaallllll!

Two glasses of salty rimmed swirl margs.

Oh margaritas. How I love you so! Classic frozen margaritas plus a fruity marg equals the perfect swirl margarita. When it comes to cocktails, these are everything.

Frozen – For warm evenings which are frequent here in Texas. Our summers are LONG.
Fruity – The fruity swirl makes these special. Use any fruit that makes you happy!
Tasty – Use good quality alcohol plus fresh lime juice for the tastiest cocktails.
Easy – Only six ingredients plus garnishes make these quick and easy.
Pretty – Oh the swirl!

Side shot of two glasses of swirl margaritas.

Ingredients needed:

Tequila – Use a good quality silver tequila.
Triple Sec – I prefer to use Cointreau. A bit expensive but worth it.
Limes – You’ll need several limes for these. Freshly squeezed limes are key to great margaritas!
Simple Syrup – Just a bit of simple syrup is used in this recipe, but it’s optional.
Ice – You’ll need lots of ice to add to the blender.
Frozen Fruit – I used raspberries for this recipe, but you could use any kind of fruit you like to create the swirl.
To serve – Kosher salt to rim and extra limes to garnish.

Some squeezed limes plus the lime juice. — freshly squeezed limes

A measuring glass of frozen raspberries. — freshly squeezed limes

Overhead shot of a pitcher of classic frozen margaritas. — frozen classic margaritas

Overhead shot of a blender of the raspberry margaritas. — frozen classic margaritas

How to make swirl margaritas:

Make the swirl. Add the ingredients to a blender – the tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, and frozen fruit. Blend until smooth and store in the freezer until needed. I like to do this step well in advance of cocktail time.
Make the classic margarita. Measure the liquids (tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup) and pour in the blender. Add about half the ice and start blender. Continue adding ice until you get your desired consistency.
Prep glasses. Run a lime wedge around the rim of two glasses. Dip glasses into a plate of kosher salt. Then add lime garnishes.
Pour. Pour some of the classic margarita in to the glasses, spoon some of the fruity margs, and repeat. Stir with a straw to create a swirl.
Sip.

Two glasses of swirl margaritas with lime garnish.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I use different fruit? Yes, you can literally use ANY type of fruit you like. For this recipe, I used frozen raspberries but anything will work.
Are margaritas strong? These margaritas are stronger than some. If you want, use less alcohol or dilute with additional ice.
Can I prep these in advance. YES, you can make both the classic frozen margs and the swirl margs in advance. Simply pour them in some containers and freeze. At party time, just spoon out the frozen margs into the glasses and let them sit a few minutes to make them easier to drink.

Snacks to enjoy with these margs:

Let’s enjoy some good snacks to go with these yummy margaritas. While I love my Chunky Guacamole (the BEST!), I like to change it up too.

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xoxo ~Sue