Berry Margaritas: Premier Margarita Flavors
Aug 28, 2025
If you want a classic margarita with real personality, start with a strawberry version done right. This one is bright, balanced and always a crowd pleaser. It is simple to make and even easier to love. Summer Berries Bitters add depth and lift the whole drink.
Strawberry Margarita Recipe
Yields one cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz reposado tequila
- 1.5 oz El Guapo™ Cajun Grenadine
- 1.5 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz triple sec
- 8 shakes El Guapo™ Summer Berries Bitters
- Lime wedges, fresh berries, sugar or sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it in sugar or sea salt.
- Add tequila, grenadine, lime juice, triple sec and bitters to a shaker with crushed ice.
- Shake until cold.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with fresh berries and a lime wedge.
Explore More Margarita Flavors
Once you master the strawberry version, the margarita world opens up.
- Black And Blue Berry Margarita
Swap grenadine for blackberry liqueur and a touch of blue curaçao. Muddle berries in the shaker. - Spicy Margarita
Add jalapeño or habanero slices before shaking. - Tropical Margarita
Use mango or pineapple purée and add a shake of Polynesian Kiss Bitters. - Herbal Margarita
Muddle basil or cilantro for a refreshing savory twist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What tequila works best?
Reposado brings warm vanilla and caramel notes that complement the berries. A crisp blanco also works if you prefer a clean agave flavor.
Can I make this frozen?
Yes. Blend the liquid ingredients with a cup of frozen strawberries and a handful of ice.
Why use bitters in a margarita?
Summer Berries Bitters add aroma, balance the sweetness and deepen the berry flavor.
