Strawberry Champagne Margarita

These Strawberry Champagne Margaritas are the ultimate summer cocktail! Refreshing, bubbly, and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor, this fizzy drink is perfect for sipping on a hot day. Who knew tequila and champagne could go so well together?

A refreshing strawberry cocktail garnished with lime, served on a coaster with fresh strawberries around it.

There’s nothing like a good margarita, whether it’s Cinco de Mayo or your regular Wednesday night. But guys — this strawberry champagne margarita? Whoa. I never knew I needed a sweet and bubbly version of my favorite cocktail, but now there’s no going back. If you’re having a cocktail at my house, this is what we’ll be serving all summer long 🤩

To top it all off, this cocktail is so simple to make. Just muddle the strawberries, shake your margarita mix in a cocktail shaker with some ice, pour, top with a splash of champagne, and sip sip! Every hour is happy hour with this strawberry champagne margarita recipe.

What You Need to Make Strawberry Champagne Margaritas

Fresh strawberries: Use ripe, juicy strawberries for the best flavor.
Tequila: We recommend using silver or blanco tequila for this recipe.
Fresh lime juice: Lime juice adds the perfect tanginess to balance out the sweetness of the strawberries and champagne.
Champagne: Any type of champagne will work in this recipe. Choose your fave!
Optional ingredients: Feel free to add triple sec or agave syrup to your cocktail for added sweetness.
Muddler: You’ll need a muddler to muddle the strawberries into a puree.
Cocktail shaker: A cocktail shaker makes it easy to mix and chill your ingredients for optimal flavor.

Pouring liquid into an ice cube tray filled with diced strawberries.

What can I use instead of champagne?

Don’t have any champagne? Prosecco or a white sparkling wine will work, too.

Can I turn this into a frozen margarita?

Want to make it a frozen drink? Blend your margarita mixture with ice for a slushy version.

I like it spicy, can I add jalapeños?

Or, if you want to add some heat, muddle in some jalapeño slices for a spicy kick. YUM.

Pouring a beverage into a glass rimmed with sugar, accompanied by fresh strawberries.

FAQs

Which champagne goes well with strawberries?

We suggest using demi-sec for this cocktail. Its sweet taste pairs perfectly with the strawberries and tequila.

Can I make this margarita ahead of time?

Yes, you can! Make a large batch of the margarita mixture (without adding champagne) and store it in the fridge. When ready to serve, add champagne to each individual glass for optimal bubbly goodness.

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Yes, you can use frozen strawberries for this recipe. Just let them thaw before muddling and using in the cocktail.

Pouring a drink into a strawberry cocktail garnished with a lime slice.

How to Store Leftover Margarita Mix

If you have any leftover margarita mix, store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Add champagne when ready to serve.

A refreshing strawberry cocktail garnished with a lime slice and served over ice.

What to Serve with Strawberry Champagne Margaritas

These margaritas are perfect for pairing with all your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes, such as these Chicken Tinga Tacos, Fajita Nachos, and Healthy Sweet Potato Chicken Enchiladas.

They also go well with light and fresh summer salads like our Green Goddess Quinoa Salad and Grilled Caesar Salad with Grilled Croutons or grilled seafood like this Grilled Salmon.

A refreshing strawberry cocktail with ice, lime, and a sugared rim.

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Strawberry Champagne Margarita Recipe

Refreshing, bubbly, and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor, these Strawberry Champagne Margaritas will be your go-to summer cocktail. You'll love sipping on this delicious, fizzy drink by the pool or at your next backyard BBQ.

Prep:10

Total:10

Fat 0.1

Carbs 5

Protein 0.3

Yield:

Print Rate

Ingredients

4 fresh strawberries trimmed
8 oz. tequila
4 oz. fresh lime juice
2 cups champagne*
Optional: 4 oz. triple sec or 2 tablespoons agave syrup for a sweeter margarita

Instructions

Place strawberries in a large glass. Using a muddler, muddle the strawberries until they resemble puree.
Add tequila, lime juice, and strawberry puree to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake. If you would like to add a sweetener to the cocktail, add triple sec or agave syrup to the cocktail shaker as well.
Fill four cocktail glasses or champagne flute halfway full with ice. Top with champagne and garnish with a strawberry or lime.