Margarita
A Margarita is the classic Mexican cocktail of tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and sugar, blitzed with ice in the Thermomix TM7 into a frothy, ice-cold drink. The built-in scale weighs every ingredient directly into the mixing bowl, while high-speed mixing crushes the ice cubes into a silky, slushy consistency in seconds.
About this recipe
Margarita Thermomix TM7 brings the classic Mexican cocktail straight into your kitchen, and it could not be easier with your all-in-one kitchen machine. Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, sugar and a generous handful of ice cubes go directly into the mixing bowl, and within moments the TM7 transforms them into a frothy, ice-cold drink with that signature slushy texture. Looking for cocktail recipes for your next party or festive gathering? This Margarita recipe delivers bar-quality results without a cocktail shaker, strainer or muddler. The built-in scale weighs the tequila and Cointreau precisely, so the balance between boozy strength and citrus freshness is spot on every single time. Fresh limes are essential here: the sharpness of real lime juice against the sweet orange notes of the liqueur is what separates a great Margarita from a mediocre one. Serve it in salt-rimmed glasses with a wedge of lime for the full cantina experience at home.
Preparation tips
- Roll the limes firmly on the worktop before juicing them; this breaks down the internal membranes and releases far more juice, giving your Margarita a brighter, sharper citrus backbone than bottled lime juice ever could.
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip it in coarse salt or sugar before pouring; chilling the glasses in the freezer beforehand keeps your slushy cocktail frosty far longer on warm evenings.
- For a smoother drink, blend slightly longer so the ice cubes pulverise completely; for a chunkier frozen texture, stop blending sooner and taste between bursts, adjusting the sugar to the sweetness of your limes.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free Mocktail Margarita: replace the tequila with fresh orange juice and the Cointreau with a splash of orange blossom water or triple sec syrup, keeping the lime, sugar and ice identical for a family-friendly party drink everyone can enjoy.
- Festive Strawberry Margarita: add a handful of frozen strawberries and a teaspoon of vanilla sugar to the bowl before blending; the vibrant pink colour and berry sweetness make it a show-stopping variation for summer barbecues and celebrations.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The built-in scale of the TM7 weighs the tequila and Cointreau directly in the bowl for a perfectly balanced cocktail. [Built-in Scale]
- Grinding the sugar into a fine powder in the Thermomix lets it dissolve instantly among the lime juice and spirits. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 crushes the ice cubes into a silky slush within seconds, faster than any manual cocktail shaker. [Time Savings]
- Mixing at high speed blends the fresh lime juice completely through the spirits for an even flavour in every sip. [Multi-Function]
- Chilling the cocktail thoroughly in the mixing bowl delivers an ice-cold, frothy Margarita worthy of any cantina. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- tequila
- orange liqueur (e.g. Cointreau®)
- limes
- sugar
- ice cubes