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Strawberry Lemonade Aperol Margarita. Mixed simply with sweet strawberries, orange liquor, tequila, and the twist on this drink โ Aperol and lemon. Simply blend with ice and finish with spicy/sweet ginger beer. A refreshing summer cocktail thatโs perfectly icy, sweet, spicy and so delicious! The salted Tajin-lined rim keeps everyone coming back for a second round. Make my mocktail version to serve up to family and friends who donโt drink โ everyone loves strawberry lemonade margaritas!
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And weโre back! Itโs the summer edition of our favorite HBH feature, Cocktail Saturday. I donโt plan to share a new cocktail every Saturday this summer, but a handful here and there for sure!
Then it will be back to regularly scheduled programming come fall with a new drink every Saturday!
For now, Iโm very excited to tell you all about this fun strawberry lemonade margarita. It truly is summer in a cocktail. Such a great way to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend. Also, the colors are even a little patriotic too!
Here are the details
Youโll need lots of fresh strawberries, a bottle of your favorite tequila, Aperol, Cointreau, and lemon and lime juice. And then top with a spicy-sweet ginger beer to sweeten things up!
The Aperol gives the margarita a special touch with its sweetness and hints of orange and vanilla. Such a unique but delicious combination with spring/summer strawberries!!
The addition of lemon adds a kick thatโs unexpected yet so delicious. I love the pairing of lemon with tequila and berries.
Since fresh strawberries are at their ripest these days, I decided Iโd use lots of them in this fun drink. Using fresh berries is key, but we need to muddle them down to release the sweet juice.
Step 1 โ rim your glass with Tajin
I mix Tajin spice blend with flaky sea salt, then run a lemon wedge around half of my cocktail glass and rim each glass with Tajin salt. Do not skip this. Itโs so yumm!
Step 2 โ muddle the berries
Muddle the strawberries together with the tequila. This helps to infuse the tequila with great flavor all while squeezing out the juices from the berries.
Step 3 โ shake and strain
Add the Aperol, Cointreau, lemon juice, and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake until combined. Then strain the drink into your prepped salty Tajin-rimmed glasses.ย
Step 4 โ Top it off
Finish off each margarita with ginger beer, garnish as desired, and enjoy every spicy-sweet sip!
Simple, unique, delicious, and so pretty too.
Hope you guys have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Be sure to kick off summer with a fun cocktail or mocktail in hand!
Looking for other summer drink recipes? Here are some favorites:
Salted Spicy Watermelon Margarita Popsicles
Lastly, if you make this Strawberry Lemonade Aperol Margarita, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, donโt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Strawberry Lemonade Aperol Margarita.
Ingredientsย
- Tajin, for the rim
- 4-6 strawberries, sliced
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce Aperol
- 3/4 ounce Cointreauย (orange liquor)
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) lime juice
- 1/3 cup strong ginger beer, for topping
- 1 slice lemon, for rimming glasses
Instructionsย
- 1. On a shallow plate, mix the Tajin with 2 tablespoons sea salt. Rim your glasses with the Tajin salt, then fill the glasses with ice.2. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, muddle the strawberries with the tequila, squashing everything to release the juices. Add the Aperol, Cointreau, lemon juice, and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake until combined.3. Strain into your prepared glass. Top off with ginger beer. Garnish with strawberries and herbs. Drink and enjoy!
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Looks interesting! Iโm going to give it a try this week. Let the good tomes roll! ๐
Thanks so much, Leslie! I hope you love this recipe! Cheers! xx
Hi! Is this possible to be made into a mocktail?
Hey Erin,
You bet, just follow the cocktail instructions listed above:) I hope you love this recipe! Cheers! xT
I fell in love with this drink last summer and I’ve been thinking about it ever since! I like to make a big batch in the blender and then strain it. I’ve found I can use less strawberries than the recipe calls for this way.
Thanks so much Amy!! Love to hear that this dish turned out well for you and I appreciate you making it:) xT
Oh yum! Interesting summer in a glass. We were able to make it in a pitcher ahead of time for a dinner party; except for the ginger beer to top.
oops – forgot the 5 star rating
So glad you are loving this recipe! Thanks for trying it out! xT
Loved it!!
Hi Adriana,
Happy Friday!!๐ซ๐ I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for your comment and making it! xT
This looks great! If making a large batch ahead of time , would you recommend omitting any of the ingredients? I imagine finishing with ginger beer and not adding that to the batch is ideal. Would you recommend leaving the aperol out until finish as well?
Hey Brittany,
Yes, I would wait to add the ginger beer until you are ready to serve, the aperol should be just fine. I hope you love this recipe! Cheers! xT
How can i make a big batch ahead?
Hey Ali,
You can go ahead and adjust the serving size and all of the ingredients will automatically adjust for you! Let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers! xT
I would like to make this for a party this weekend – how would I adjust for a pitcher?
Hi Vanessa,
You can go ahead and manually adjust the serving size to your liking and all of the ingredients will automatically adjust for you:) I hope this helps! Cheers! xT
Dare I sayโฆthis the best margarita Iโve ever had! Absolutely incredible flavors!
Thanks so much Juliyana! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it! xT
Wow, my new favorite, Thank you so much, I made it as a slushy and added sugar instead of salt with the tajin, for a sweet and salty taste. A hit for sure!
Hi Patti,
I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it! Have a great holiday weekend! ๐บ๐ธ๐ xT
What can I use in place of ginger beer?
Hi Lindsey,
You could use sparkling water in place of the ginger beer. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers! xT
This is so so so so good!!! Perfect for summer! Iโm loving Aperol right now and this is now my go toโฆsuch a great combination of flavors โค๏ธ
Hi Sarah,
Amazing!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Have a great weekend:)
Tieghan, these Aperol Margaritas are brilliant! Now my favorite summer drink.
Hey Lynn,
Happy Friday! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a lot for making it and sharing your review!๐๐ xT
This drink is so good! I’m always looking for something to use up my aperol because I bought it when it was at its height with aperol spritzes and I thought I was cool, but it was turns out, I don’t love aperol. BUT this drink is soooo good! I also gave it to my husband who likes it, too! Pro tip: second time I made it, I was out of strawberries, so I used strawberry jam as a replacement and it worked wonderfully!
Love to hear this Dana!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe and your feedback! Have a wonderful weekend!๐๐ค๏ธ xT