Frozen Strawberry Rhubarb Margarita
Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Aperol, aperol cocktails, blanco tequila, classic tequila cocktails, Frozen Margarita, frozen tequila drinks, rhubarb cocktails, strawberry cocktails, tequila cocktails
Servings: 1
Rhubarb Compote:
- 2 oz chopped rhubarb
- 0.5 oz water
- 0.5 oz sugar
Cocktail:
- 2 oz rhubarb compote prepared and cooled
- 2 oz halved strawberries
- 0.5 oz diced fennel bulb
- 1.5 oz blanco tequila
- 0.5 oz Aperol
- 0.75 oz lime juice
- 1 cup ice
- 1 oz club soda to top
Rim and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- Zest of ½ lime
- Lime wedge for rimming
- Garnish: fresh strawberry and rhubarb slices
Make the Rhubarb Compote
In a small saucepan, combine chopped rhubarb, water, and sugar.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes, until the rhubarb is soft and falling apart.
Remove from heat and let cool completely. You should have about 2 oz for one drink.
Prepare the Rim
Mix the salt and lime zest on a small plate.
Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a cocktail glass, then dip the rim into the lime zest salt.
Make the Cocktail
Add rhubarb compote, strawberries, fennel, tequila, Aperol, lime juice, and ice to a blender.
Blend until completely smooth (30–60 seconds).
Pour into a cocktail glass.
Top with 1 oz club soda and stir gently.
Garnish with a fresh strawberry and rhubarb slices
Pro Tips
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Use frozen strawberries for a thicker, frostier texture.
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Strain the rhubarb compote if you prefer a smoother consistency.
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The lime zest salt rim adds brightness prepare it fresh for best aroma.