This five-ingredient strawberry margarita recipe is like a vacation in a cup.
It also tastes so much better than those store-bought mixes packed with artificial ingredients.
A daiquiri uses white rum, while a margarita uses tequila and triple sec.

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They both use lime juice, a sweetener like simple syrup, and lots of ice.
They’re fun and often beautiful but not mandatory.
)blanco or silver tequila
2Tbsp.

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)Cointreau or other triple sec
2Tbsp.
)simple syrup
2Tbsp.
Taste for sweetness, adding more simple syrup if desired.

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Pour and serve:
Pour into the serving glass and garnish with a strawberry.
A margarita made without triple sec will taste a little flat.
It won’t be exact, but it’ll still make for a good drink.

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Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins