Tequila must be made from 51% blue agave grown only in five designated Mexican states—everything else is just flavored vodka.
Tequila for My Beloved
Indulge in a delightful sip of summer with our Strawberry-Infused Tequila! This vibrant concoction combines fresh, juicy strawberries with smooth tequila, creating a luscious flavor that's perfect for sipping straight or shaking up in your favorite cocktails. Elevate your drink game and impress your friends with this simple infusion technique that’s bursting with berry goodness!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice (28.4 g)
- 1 oz orange liqueur (28.4 g)
- quarter fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 oz strawberry infused tequila (42.5 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- agave
- 1/2-3/4 oz agave or simple syrup (14.2-21.3 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- crushed freeze-dried strawberries and salt
📦Other(1)
- tequila
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Fill a large jar with quartered fresh strawberries and cover with tequila, ensuring strawberries are fully submerged. Let sit in a cool, dark place for 3 weeks.
- 2
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve and squeeze any excess liquid out of the strawberries. Store the infused tequila at room temperature.
- 3
To make the margarita, create a salted strawberry rim by combining crushed freeze-dried strawberries and salt. Dip the rim in agave, then coat in the strawberry/salt mixture.
- 4
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 1 1/2 oz strawberry infused tequila, 1 oz orange liqueur, 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1/2-3/4 oz agave or simple syrup. Shake well and strain into the rimmed glass over ice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Maintain a 3:1 ratio of tequila to strawberries by weight during infusion to extract maximum flavor compounds without over-dilution from fruit water content.ingredient3:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Store your strawberry-tequila infusion at 60-65°F because higher temperatures accelerate extraction but create harsh tannins, while lower temps slow flavor development.technique60-65°F
- ✓Shake the margarita for exactly 12-15 seconds with cubed ice to achieve proper dilution (20-25%) and temperature without over-aerating the citrus oils.timing12-15 seconds, 20-25% dilution
- ✓Double-strain through both fine mesh and a tea strainer to remove strawberry pulp particles that would cloud the cocktail and create unpleasant texture.technique
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of coarse salt to freeze-dried strawberry powder for the rim because fine salt dissolves too quickly and pure strawberry powder lacks the flavor contrast.ingredient2:1 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Tequila must be made from 51% blue agave grown only in five designated Mexican states—everything else is just flavored vodka.
Tequila for My Beloved
Indulge in a delightful sip of summer with our Strawberry-Infused Tequila! This vibrant concoction combines fresh, juicy strawberries with smooth tequila, creating a luscious flavor that's perfect for sipping straight or shaking up in your favorite cocktails. Elevate your drink game and impress your friends with this simple infusion technique that’s bursting with berry goodness!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice (28.4 g)
- 1 oz orange liqueur (28.4 g)
- quarter fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 oz strawberry infused tequila (42.5 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- agave
- 1/2-3/4 oz agave or simple syrup (14.2-21.3 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- crushed freeze-dried strawberries and salt
📦Other(1)
- tequila
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Fill a large jar with quartered fresh strawberries and cover with tequila, ensuring strawberries are fully submerged. Let sit in a cool, dark place for 3 weeks.
- 2
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve and squeeze any excess liquid out of the strawberries. Store the infused tequila at room temperature.
- 3
To make the margarita, create a salted strawberry rim by combining crushed freeze-dried strawberries and salt. Dip the rim in agave, then coat in the strawberry/salt mixture.
- 4
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 1 1/2 oz strawberry infused tequila, 1 oz orange liqueur, 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1/2-3/4 oz agave or simple syrup. Shake well and strain into the rimmed glass over ice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Maintain a 3:1 ratio of tequila to strawberries by weight during infusion to extract maximum flavor compounds without over-dilution from fruit water content.ingredient3:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Store your strawberry-tequila infusion at 60-65°F because higher temperatures accelerate extraction but create harsh tannins, while lower temps slow flavor development.technique60-65°F
- ✓Shake the margarita for exactly 12-15 seconds with cubed ice to achieve proper dilution (20-25%) and temperature without over-aerating the citrus oils.timing12-15 seconds, 20-25% dilution
- ✓Double-strain through both fine mesh and a tea strainer to remove strawberry pulp particles that would cloud the cocktail and create unpleasant texture.technique
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of coarse salt to freeze-dried strawberry powder for the rim because fine salt dissolves too quickly and pure strawberry powder lacks the flavor contrast.ingredient2:1 ratio