Frozen margarita
A frozen margarita made with tequila, fresh lime juice and monk fruit sweetener, blended with ice cubes into a slushy cocktail. The Thermomix grates the lime zest, grinds the salt for the rim and crushes everything into an icy, restaurant-quality drink in minutes, ready to serve straight from the mixing bowl.
About this recipe
Frozen margarita Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the cocktail bar straight into your kitchen. This all-in-one kitchen machine transforms tequila, fresh limes, monk fruit sweetener and ice cubes into a slushy, restaurant-style drink in minutes, making it the ultimate party trick. The TM7 first grates the lime zest directly from the fruit, releasing aromatic oils that bottled juice simply cannot match, then grinds coarse salt into a fine, even layer for the classic rim. Because the blades crush the ice cubes so thoroughly, the texture becomes uniformly frosty rather than watery, which is exactly what separates a good margarita from a great one. The monk fruit sweetener dissolves completely during blending, keeping the cocktail sugar-free without any graininess. Ideal for summer barbecues, festive gatherings or a relaxed Friday evening, this quick cocktail recipe proves that your Thermomix is not just for soups and bread but also for show-stopping drinks.
Preparation tips
- Run a lime wedge along the rim of each glass before dipping it in the ground salt, so the salt sticks evenly. Do this before you start blending, so the glasses are ready the moment the frozen margarita comes out of the mixing bowl.
- Use firm, heavy limes at room temperature and roll them firmly on the worktop before zesting and juicing. This breaks down the internal membranes and releases noticeably more juice and aromatic oils for a sharper, fresher margarita.
- For a smoother, less alcoholic version, freeze fresh lime juice in ice cube trays beforehand and swap half of the plain ice cubes for these lime cubes. The flavour intensifies as the drink melts instead of becoming watery.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free mocktail: replace the tequila with sparkling water and a splash of orange blossom water or elderflower cordial. Keep the lime, monk fruit sweetener and salted rim identical, so children and designated drivers enjoy the same frosty texture and festive look.
- Festive spicy variation: add a small slice of fresh jalapeño to the mixing bowl before blending, and rim the glasses with a mix of ground salt and chilli powder. The gentle heat plays beautifully against the icy lime and makes this margarita a hit at summer parties.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Zesting precision - The Thermomix grates lime zest finely, releasing aromatic oils for a vibrant margarita flavour. [Precision Control]
- Salt grinding - The TM7 grinds coarse salt into an even powder that sticks perfectly to the glass rim. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing accuracy - The built-in scale of the Thermomix weighs tequila and monk fruit sweetener directly in the bowl. [Built-in Scale]
- Fast ice crushing - The TM7 mixes ice cubes into a slushy, uniform frozen cocktail within seconds. [Time Savings]
- Juicing support - The Thermomix chops lime segments completely, extracting maximum juice into the blended drink. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- salt
- lime
- orange zest
- ice cubes
- Tequila
- monkfruit sweetener
- limes