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Jack’s Ultimate Frozen Margaritas

April 24, 2017 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

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Margaritas are synonymous with Mexican food, parties, and, of course, Cinco de Mayo! Jack’s Ultimate Frozen Margaritas are a luscious frozen cocktail that is so delicious, after your first sip, you will want to shout olé!

Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas in a margarita glass with salt on the rim and garnished with a lime slice

I know there are some purists out there that say fresh lime juice is the only way to go with margaritas. And, while that may be true with a margarita on the rocks, when you add lots of ice to the equation it dilutes the lime juice so much that you can hardly taste it.

Enter frozen limeade concentrate, a super concentrated limey concoction that is perfect for making frozen limeade margaritas and essential for Jack’s Ultimate Frozen Margaritas recipe!

Jack Todd is a friend of ours and is known far and wide for his delicious, silky smooth frozen margaritas. Jack graciously shared his best-frozen margarita recipe with me and, of course, with his permission, I wanted to share it with you! After all, some things just shouldn’t be kept secret.

If you are looking for other great Cinco de Mayo recipes, you might also want to check out my post 31 Cinco de Mayo Recipes That You Will Love! From tacos to margaritas and everything in between, these 31 super-easy 5-star rated Mexican recipes are perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration!

And, if you like to make frozen drinks in a blender, you might also want to check out my Easy Frozen Cranberry Margaritas recipe.  Of course, if you are drinking frozen margaritas, you will need something to snack on and I can highly recommend my Best Ever Easy Southern Caviar Dip, or how about my Easy Crunchy Taco Cups? 

How to make Jack’s Ultimate Frozen Margaritas

Frozen margaritas are exceptionally easy to make, and Jack’s Ultimate Frozen Margaritas are the perfect frozen margarita recipe, with only three main ingredients: tequila, triple sec, and frozen limeade. You will also need ice and a good blender, plus a few limes, and kosher salt if you like salt on the rim of your glass.

How to  make Frozen Margaritas in a blender

Jack recommends using a regular blender instead of a Vitamix or Blendtec because those machines are so powerful they will actually melt the ice. His other tip is to keep all of your ingredients in the freezer, again to keep the ice from melting. However, your triple sec will have to be at least 60 proof to leave it in the freezer. Any less and it will freeze.

Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas ingredients including tequila, triple sec, limeade and limes

 

When you are ready to make these delicious margaritas, place the frozen limeade, tequila and triple sec in a blender jar and fill the jar with crushed ice.

Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas with the ingredients in a white kitchen aid blender

Process for several minutes or until the contents are silky smooth.

Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas in a blender and ready to drink

How to salt the rim of a margarita glass

To salt the margarita glasses, pour a single layer of kosher salt on a salad plate. Moisten each glass rim with a lime slice.

Rubbing a lime on a margarita glass so the salt will stick for Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas-4

Dip the rim of each glass into the salt.

Dipping a margarita glass in salt for Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas

Pour the frozen margarita mixture into each glass and garnish with a lime slice. Serve immediately.

Two glasses full of Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas garnished with lime slices

*Updated 4/24/17: Different blenders have different size blender jars.  This recipe is based on an 80 oz or 10 cups blender jar. However, this recipe is very forgiving and I have made it several times using a blender jar that is only 60 oz and it is still really delicious. If your blender jar is smaller, you might want to reduce the ingredient measurements proportionately.

Looking down on two margarita glasses full of Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas on a colorful towel

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Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas Recipe
Margaritas are synonymous with Mexican food and, of course, Cinco de Mayo. Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas are a luscious frozen cocktail that will make you want to shout olé! *The ingredient amounts in this recipe were updated 4/24/17
Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas in margarita glasses on a colorful Mexican towel and garnished with lime slices
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Rating: 3.18
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Course Cocktails
Cuisine Mexican/Southwestern
Keyword frozen margaritas
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
  • 12 oz can frozen limeade *See notes
  • 12 oz tequila recommend Jose Cuervo (updated amount)
  • 6 oz triple sec (updated amount)
  • lime slices
  • kosher salt
Course Cocktails
Cuisine Mexican/Southwestern
Keyword frozen margaritas
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
  • 12 oz can frozen limeade *See notes
  • 12 oz tequila recommend Jose Cuervo (updated amount)
  • 6 oz triple sec (updated amount)
  • lime slices
  • kosher salt
Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas in margarita glasses on a colorful Mexican towel and garnished with lime slices
Votes: 17
Rating: 3.18
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Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender jar and fill with crushed ice. Process for several minutes or until the contents are silky smooth.
  2. To salt the margarita glasses, pour a single layer of kosher salt on a salad plate. Moisten each glass rim with a lime slice.
  3. Dip the rim of each glass into the salt.
  4. Pour the frozen margarita mixture into each glass and garnish with a lime slice. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Tips:

Jack recommends using a regular blender instead of a Vitamix or Blendtec because those machines are so powerful they will actually melt the ice.

Jack's other tip is to keep all of your ingredients in the freezer, again to keep the ice from melting. However, your triple sec will have to be at least 60 proof to leave it in the freezer. Any less and it will freeze.

*Updated 4/24/17: Different blenders have different size blender jars.  This recipe is based on an 80 oz or 10 cups blender jar. However, this recipe is very forgiving and I have made it several times using a blender jar that is only 60 oz and it is still really delicious. If your blender jar is smaller, you might want to reduce the ingredient measurements proportionately.

Nutrition Facts
Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391
% Daily Value*
Sodium 35mg 1%
Potassium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 8g
Vitamin C 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Margaritas are synonymous with Cinco de Mayo and hot summer days. Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas are a luscious frozen margarita made in a blender with limeade. You will love this quick and easy recipe whether you are making margaritas for a crowd or just a few!
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