Frozen Blueberry Margaritas
These all natural blueberry margaritas are ready in minutes! Cold, blended blueberry margaritas are so refreshing. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries!
Updated by Kathryne Taylor on August 30, 2024
Spring weather comes on with a vengeance in central Oklahoma, where I grew up. I miss it. I miss the way the energy crackles in the air as the warm, southern winds crash into the cooler winds from the north. I miss the eerily still, humid mornings that prickle the back of my neck and tell me something isnโt quite right. Inevitably, on those days, the wind will pick up and my hair will turn into a million little whips again, all flailing in different directions.
Sometimes the clouds turn black, the air goes green and the tornado sirens start wailing. Spring in Oklahoma is rarely boring, oftentimes terrifying and mostly exhilarating.
Kansas City has been covered up by gray clouds for days. Days upon days upon days, with a few hours of sunshine and some rain here and there. I canโt recall a more dreary, boring spring. I want to poke the clouds and shout, โDo something!โ We caught some much-needed sunshine yesterday afternoon and weโre supposed to get more this afternoon, before the sky goes gray again. Gray for days, I tell you.
I took advantage of the sunshine yesterday to bring you some refreshing blueberry margaritas, which would be just perfect for storm sipping. Theyโre modeled after the blueberry margaritas at The Mont in Norman, Oklahoma, which is an institution. My grandmother went there in college and I did, too!
Blueberries arenโt quite in season yet, so I used frozen organic blueberries, which are actually preferable because they help lend a slushy consistency to the drink. I really recommend silver or blanco tequila for this drink, rather than reposado (rested) or aรฑejo (aged). I used reposado for the margaritas you see here, and its oaky notes muddied up the delicate blueberry flavor.
I know, I know, you and I both had some bad experiences with frozen cocktails in college, but give this one a chance! Itโs made with all-natural ingredients and it is definitely not too sweet. That means you can sip a frozen cocktail and stay classy at the same time. Cheers!
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OXO Steel Angled Measuring Jigger
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Tovolo King Cube Ice Tray
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Frozen Blueberry Margaritas
These cold, refreshing blended blueberry margaritas are made with all natural ingredients! You can make multiple drinks in your blender at once; just donโt fill the blender past the maximum fill line (trust me!).
Ingredients
Per margarita, multiply as necessary
- 2 ounces 100% agave silver/blanco tequila
- 1 ยฝ ounces fresh orange juice
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar or simple syrup, more to taste
- ยฝ cup frozen or fresh blueberries
- ยฝ cup ice cubes
Garnish
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Optional: ยฝ teaspoon chili powder (for a little kick)
- Small orange wedge
Instructions
- First, prepare your glasses: Pour the salt and optional chili powder onto a very small plate. Run a small wedge of orange around the upper outer rim of your glasses (I prefer to only salt half of the rim). Roll the dampened rim into the salt mixture.
- In a blender, combine the tequila, orange juice, lime juice, agave nectar or simple syrup, blueberries and ice cubes. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and add more a bit more agave nectar if the mixture tastes harsh or just doesnโt quite sing, then blend again. Pour the mixture into your prepared glasses. Carefully drop one big ice cube or a few smaller ice cubes into the drinks to keep them cold. Serve immediately!
Notes
Recipe inspired by The Mont in Norman, Oklahoma and adapted from my skinny margarita recipe.
Tequila recommendations: My favorite brands are Espolรณn and Milagro.
Nutrition
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This sounds so delicious โ I bet even sans tequila it is a lovely refreshing drink!
Oh yes, I think it would be!
LOVE this idea! And look at that color! Mexican food always sounds good to me during the summer, and Iโd bet that these margaritas would pair perfectly with our weekly burrito bowls! Pinned!
Loving the blueberry/orange combination, and letโs be honestโwe could all use a margarita on a Monday!
I love your vivid description of growing up in Oklahoma! As someone who has only lived on the coasts it paints a very clear picture and reminds me that no matter where we grew up, we all have memories like that.
Thanks, Jenna! Iโm glad you can relate.
It has been a bit of a boring spring here, hasnโt it? I think Iโm ready for full-fledged summer. I really love the sound of this margarita โ such a pretty color too!
Come over and Iโll make you one! :)
Blueberries are in season where I am! Yes, itโs so chilly here in LA though which is extremely odd! In fact, we just had a few rainy days and nights last week! Then again, California is the weirdest state of all in terms of weather!
Blueberry margarita?! Whoa! Iโd try it. I love a strawberry margarita so Iโm guessing a blueberry one wonโt be too far off. Plus for me, a margarita + any fruit = party time. Heck yessssssss!!
Heck yes is right! Hope you find an excuse to try these margaritas soon, Sara!
After blueberry season I always have a gazillion frozen blueberries to use up. This sounds perfect for that time!! And nowโฆyum!
this looks amazing!!! Iโll do it and Iโm sure it will surprise my friends :)
Absolutely awesome. Bookmarked and happening this weekend for sure!
Ooh Iโve never tried a blueberry margarita before but these sound delicious. Definitely going to be making these once the sun comes out in Scotland (which may be a long time away sadly!!)
YUM! Sounded so good I even went to the store for OJ and Tequlia. Just made them but added in a sprinkling of blackberries for good measure. Good โ not overly sweet. Good thing I made a double batch.
Thank you, Diane! Delighted to hear that you enjoyed these!
Yes please, that color is gorgeous!
Kate, one of the things I love the most about living in my town (Brisbane, Australia) is our variety of weather through the year, especially our summer storms (which are now chasing us into winter too).
These margaritas will be perfect to make and sit on the porch watching the lightening play across blackened skies. I hope your spring weather comes around soon!
Super awesome recipe! Iโve never had a blueberry margarita beforeโฆ
These look delicious and I love baking and working with frozen fruit. It keeps the price down and gives drinks/smoothies and breakfasts a delicious texture.
This is definitely going on my list of things to try.
Thatโs a really good point, Angela. Hope you love the margaritas!
I love the way you captured the light in these photos, Kate!
Iโm one of those people whose mood is affected by the sun. Iโm much happier when Iโm outside. Days of cloudy gloom would get me down too!
Thanks, Trisha! Hope you and I both get a good dose of sunshine this weekend!
Kate, these margaritas look so refreshing! Ready to bring on summer!
I love this! I am dying for one of these right now!!!
What a beautiful drink! So perfect for warmer weather.
We had wonderful warm weather for a while but now itโs been to being greyโฆ Once the sun comes out Iโll have to whip up these frozen margaritas!
I had these last night with cauliflower-crust pizzaโฆawesome! Canโt wait to make them or a ladies night meal!
Hooray! So glad you enjoyed the margaritas!
Soooo lovely! And I love the suggestion of chili powder for a little kick!
Oh. My. Gosh! I went to OU, too (class of 2011) and lived at the Mont, as everybody does. Iโm pretty sure they put everclear in just about everything (why do two swirls knock me straight on my ass?). Definitely excited to try your version instead! Now, can you figure out how to recreate the cheese friesโฆ
Those swirls are dangerous!!! Now I want Mont cheese friesโฆ :)
Dang this looks amazing! Even though itโs FREEZING here in Minnesota I think the hubby and I will be having these for Valentines day this weekend :)
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I was wondering what I was going to whip up at the beach this summer!
Iโm in love with you margaritas recipes, and sipping this one right now (itโs happy hour somewhereโฆ). I stopped ordering margaritas at bars as I couldnโt stand all the sugar, so I was very happy to see this absolutely perfect alternative! Thank you!
oh my goshโฆ.iโm drinking, (compliments to your recipe) blueberry margarita as we speak (read) and wowzers! yummmm there is one problemโฆ.lmao boy oh boy soooo many trips back to the blenderโฆ.hahahhaha oh well the price we pay for yummy blueberry margaritasโฆ.ty for posting
These are great! And my girlfriends loved them too. Thanks for the healthier and tastier alternative to bottled sour mix.
Youโre welcome! Fun drink to have with girlfriends. I appreciate the review, Michelle.
This might be one that we start making often. Very, very goodโฆ and good for you (the blueberries). I used a bit of Triple Sec for the orange flavor, since I didnโt have orange juice. What a great way to use up those frozen blueberries from last years crop.
Thanks for sharing, George!
Absolutely loved this, perfect for a warm birthday evening in lockdown London!
I made this, however, I thought I had blueberries but I didnโt so I substituted raspberries and for my simple sugar I used about 2 teaspoons of sugar. Just what the doctor ordered :-)
โWell Iโve never been to Spain but Iโve been to Oklahomaโฆโ Great drink. Thank you. Not too sweet with the subtle taste of blueberries.
From some houses you hear the whining of a drill or saw. From mine the grinding of a blender.
Great! one of my favorite smoothie.
Your recipe turned out great! I made some adjustments that worked very well. I had no OJ so I used pineapple juice, no lime juice but I had lemon. Instead of rimming the glass with salt, I used fruit spice called Taijin which is a nice salty and sour taste. Because I am a health nut (Iโm not) I added two tsp of chia seeds for an easy way to get some extra fiber.
Thank you for sharing, Michael!
My Aunt and I liked this, definitely big city Mexican quality (Iโm at HH a lot in Philly lol).
Just okay. I followed the recipe to the letter and the blueberry flavor was totally overpowered by the amount of lime juice.