Strawberry Margarita Slurpees for Cinco de Mayo-with or without alcohol, they’re tasty and fun to drink
I have to tell you, I don’t do Cinco de Mayo. Not that I don’t love great food and fun drinks, it’s just not a big holiday in rural Georgia. Now that doesn’t mean that when my bloggy friends want to have a party, I’m not all in.
I actually wanted to make a cake but after 2 attempts, I still wasn’t happy with the flavor. I’ll keep working on it, I know when I finally get it right it’ll be fantastic.
So meantime, the kids came home and spot the margarita mix. My kids are all about fruity drinks, minus the alcohol until they’re legal. (I will admit, all of my children have tasted wine and champagne but we don’t let them taste the good drinks, lol)
So Last summer, we spotted this slurpee recipe from Mandy’s Recipe Box and my son fell in love with it. For weeks, he was making slurpees every day.
Every flavor, every brand, he never made a bad slurpee.
Then one day it stopped. I think because school started back up. And you know the attention span of teenagers, out of sight, out of mind. Unless it’s the new coolest game on X-Box.
We had the club soda, so why not?
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberry margarita mix
- 1 cup club soda
- 2 cups crushed ice
- tequila (for adults only)
- lime slices and fresh strawberries for garnish
- Sugar sprinkles
- 1 teaspoon corn syrup
Instructions
- Prepare glasses. Using your finger or a small paint brush just for food, bush corn syrup along rim of glass. Dip Glasses in sprinkles and set aside.
- Combine margarita mix and crushed ice in a blender, blend until desired consistency.
- Add club soda and pulse just to combine.
- Pour into prepared glasses. For adults only, top with a shot of tequila.
- Garnish with fruit and enjoy.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
inspired by Mandy’s Recipe Box
These were great without the alcohol but even better with a shot of tequila, sitting on the back deck on a Friday afternoon. The perfect way to start off the weekend.
Now it wouldn’t be a party without some friends. Just look at all the amazing treats! So even if you’re like me and don’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo, find a reason to have a party anyway!
1. Alfajores from Roxana’s Home Baking
2. Spicy Fish Tacos with Avocado Yogurt Sauce from Crumb Blog
3. Classic Flan from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
4. Dulce de Leche Milkshake with Coconut Milk Whipped Cream from Chocolate Moosey
5. Lime Margerita Bars from Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
6. Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche from Magnolia Days
7. Tropical Fiesta Cocktail from Hungry Couple NYC
8. Paletas – Mexican Popsicles from Pineapple and Coconut
9. Bizcochitos Cookies from Jen’s Favorite Cookies
10. Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes from Gotta Get Baked
11. Vegan Taco Salad from What Smells So Good
12. Gluten Free Tres Leches Cake from Kelly Bakes
13. Queso Blanco from The Messy Baker
14. Gorditas with Picadillo from Juanita’s Cocina
15. Strawberry Margerita Slurpee from Chocolate Chocolate
and More
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We don’t celebrate Cinco De Mayo either, apparently rural-ish Missouri isn’t all that festive either. LOL I’m okay with that especially if I can some of these wonderful “slurpees”. What I love is that everyone in the entire family can enjoy them, and they can be modified for the adults. So smart.
Great recipe! You made them SO pretty!
Thanks Nicole, The kids just love when we add the sprinkles on the glasses, makes any drink a party drink!
When I was a kid it was the biggest treat to go get a slurpee. I haven’t had one in years. Now I see this and I’m craving one again. Nice!
Now this is what I call a porch drink! Sitting outside, feet up, dog running around and this lovely drink…adult version, please :)…in my hand. Aahh.
These slurpees are making me wish it were summertime and I had a porch to sip them on!!
I know Kelly, I was thinking it would have been great to be at the beach having one of these!
Yup, this would be my drink of choice at any Cinco de Mayo party! Gorgeous AND delicious cocktail!!!
Thanks Liz!
Thank God I’m over 21 and can have tequila in my strawberry margarita slurpee! This looks so good, Joan – I’m smacking my lips in thirst over here. I love the sugar rimmed cups and the strawberry tucked into the rim.
Thanks Nancy, I love adding sprinkles and sugar to the rims of drinks, just makes it seem like a party!
Oh yes, I would slurp(ee) this right up.
Oh my, do these look good. They look so fresh and inviting. Hmm, it is Friday…
Yes Jenny, it is Friday, get out that blender!
We celebrate here in Iowa, because most of us are California transplants…it reminds us of home 🙂
If I come over can you have one standing by? With the tequila of course!
Come on over Susan, we’ll make up a batch together!
Yummy! Slurpee anything is good, and margaritas!
Thanks Sara!
I’m not the biggest fan of alcoholic drinks especially tequila, so I love these slurpees!
Thanks Carla!
Joan, this looks delicious! Perfect for a summer day.
Thanks Jen!
I usually slurp my margaritas, anyhow :o) so this is perfect!!
Stopping by from Marvelous Mondays!
Okay woman this looks like a two fister to me. I love anything strawberry.
3 week countdown…..
Squee!
Squee right back at you! I can’t wait, we’ll have to make sure we have some time for a fruity drink, even if it’s at breakfast, together!
What an amazing drink! I need on right about now 🙂 I hope you join my party every week- http://atozebracelebrations.com/2013/04/link-party-14.html
Nancy
Thanks Nancy!
Sounds delish! Perfect for a summer afternoon on the porch! Love the color.
FABULOUS drink…can’t wait to try this!!! Lovely photos too!!!
Thanks Carol!
Your sugar on the glasses is so festive, I bet these were really good and another great use of strawberries.
Thanks Suzanne, adding the sprinkles to the glasses always makes it more of a party!
Love margaritas – especially fruity ones!!! I made a version this weekend, so good!
Now this looks tasty! 🙂
Thank you for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week! 🙂
Oh wow, that looks stunning! Can’t wait to try this! I’ve pinned it to my drinks board. I followed you from the link party at The Mandatory Mooch. Also, I’d like to invite you to come link up with me at my link party! I’d love it if you could stop by & link up some of your recipes! Here’s the link: http://anyonitanibbles.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/Tasty-Tuesdays-8-features-ad.html
Thanks so much for partying with me at LLR 🙂 Tonight you’ll be featured. p.s. I stumbled and pinned your drink! xo
Great roundup! The drinks look great, too. I can’t wait for strawberry season!
Cute idea! Great for this summer by the pool. Thanks for sharing!