Summer Margarita Vibes Series: The “Scoop of Summer” Strawberry Gelato Margarita

Summer is officially on the horizon, and we are skipping the standard ice cubes for something a little more luxurious. Welcome to the first installment of our Summer Margarita Vibes Series, where we’re rewriting the rules of happy hour.

We’re kicking things off with a drink that is one part cocktail, one part dessert, and 100% pure sunshine: The Blended Strawberry Gelato Margarita.

By blending up a fresh, tangy strawberry margarita and crowning it with a decadent scoop of creamy strawberry gelato, you get a cocktail that evolves with every sip. As the gelato melts into the frozen tequila, it creates a velvety, strawberries-and-cream dream that is practically built for poolside lounging.

Put on your favorite playlist, grab your blender, and let’s romanticize the weekend.

The Recipe: Blended Strawberry Gelato Margarita

Yield: 1 very generous, grid-worthy cocktail
Ingredients

For the Margarita Base:

• 2 oz Blanco Tequila (go for something 100% agave)
• 1 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
• ½ oz Triple Sec or Cointreau
• ½ oz Agave nectar (adjust based on how sweet your berries are)
• 1 cup Frozen strawberries
• ½ cup Ice

The Crown Jewel:

• 1 perfect scoop of high-quality Strawberry Gelato

Optional Garnish:

• A slice of fresh lime or a whole strawberry on the rim.
• A pink sugar or chili-lime rim if you’re feeling fancy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Glass: If you want a rim, run a lime wedge around the top of a chilled coupe or margarita glass and dip it into sugar or salt.
2. Blend the Base: Toss your tequila, lime juice, triple sec, agave, frozen strawberries, and ice into a high-speed blender. Blend until it’s completely smooth and holds a thick, frosty texture.
3. The Pour: Pour the vibrant pink mixture into your glass, leaving just a tiny bit of room at the top.
4. The Finale: Gently float a single, glorious scoop of strawberry gelato right in the center of the drink.

Vibe Tip: Serve this with a straw and a spoon. Sip the tart, frozen margarita from the bottom, spoon up a bite of the creamy gelato, and watch them deliciously collide as the afternoon heats up.