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?
Strawberry Margarita Slurpees
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberry margarita mix
- 1 cup club soda
- 2 cups crushed ice
- tequila (for adults only)
optional but really makes it a party drink
- 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
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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Nicole says
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!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Nicole, The kids just love when we add the sprinkles on the glasses, makes any drink a party drink!
Renee says
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!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
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.
kelly @ kellybakes says
These slurpees are making me wish it were summertime and I had a porch to sip them on!!
Joan Hayes says
I know Kelly, I was thinking it would have been great to be at the beach having one of these!
Liz says
Yup, this would be my drink of choice at any Cinco de Mayo party! Gorgeous AND delicious cocktail!!!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Liz!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
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.
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Nancy, I love adding sprinkles and sugar to the rims of drinks, just makes it seem like a party!
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
Oh yes, I would slurp(ee) this right up.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Oh my, do these look good. They look so fresh and inviting. Hmm, it is Friday…
Joan Hayes says
Yes Jenny, it is Friday, get out that blender!
lisa@cookingwithcurls says
We celebrate here in Iowa, because most of us are California transplants…it reminds us of home 🙂
Susan says
If I come over can you have one standing by? With the tequila of course!
Joan Hayes says
Come on over Susan, we’ll make up a batch together!
Sarah says
Yummy! Slurpee anything is good, and margaritas!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Sara!
Carla says
I’m not the biggest fan of alcoholic drinks especially tequila, so I love these slurpees!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Carla!
Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies says
Joan, this looks delicious! Perfect for a summer day.
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Jen!
Kim @ Soliloquy Of Food & Such says
I usually slurp my margaritas, anyhow :o) so this is perfect!!
Stopping by from Marvelous Mondays!
Kim Beaulieu says
Okay woman this looks like a two fister to me. I love anything strawberry.
3 week countdown…..
Squee!
Joan Hayes says
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!
nancy pfeifer says
What an amazing drink! I need on right about now 🙂 I hope you join my party every week- https://atozebracelebrations.com/2013/04/link-party-14.html
Nancy
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Nancy!
The Café Sucre Farine says
Sounds delish! Perfect for a summer afternoon on the porch! Love the color.
Carol | a cup of mascarpone says
FABULOUS drink…can’t wait to try this!!! Lovely photos too!!!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Carol!
Suzanne says
Your sugar on the glasses is so festive, I bet these were really good and another great use of strawberries.
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Suzanne, adding the sprinkles to the glasses always makes it more of a party!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
Love margaritas – especially fruity ones!!! I made a version this weekend, so good!