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Strawberry Champagne Margaritas are perfect for strawberry season and summer; margarita tops

Strawberry Champagne Margaritas

This recipe is a twist on the classic margarita recipe, by topping off with a healthy amount of champagne. 
Course Drinks
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  • 8-10 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced plus whole ones for garnish
  • 3-4 leaves fresh cilantro
  • 2 oz Cazadores Tequila Reposado
  • 2 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 oz triple sec
  • 2 splashes sparkling wine
  • coarse salt
  • lime wedge

Instructions

  1. Muddle the cilantro and strawberries, in a large glass or cocktail shaker.
    Strawberry Champagne Margaritas are perfect for strawberry season and summer; muddled strawberries
  2. Add 2 ounces of freshly squeezed lime juice, then stir in 2 ounces of Cazadores Tequila Reposado and 2 ounces of triple sec.
    Strawberry Champagne Margaritas are perfect for strawberry season and summer; pouring tequila
  3. Add coarse salt to a shallow dish.  Use a lime wedge to wet the edges of each margarita glass, then rim the edges with salt. 
  4. Fill each glass with crushed ice, then strain and divide the strawberry margarita over the ice in each glass. 
    Strawberry Champagne Margaritas are perfect for strawberry season and summer; straining mixture
  5. Top it off each glass with a splash of sparkling wine.  Garnish each with a small strawberry and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

If you aren't a cilantro fan, substitute mint leaves!