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Creamy Margarita Milkshake

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Margarita Milkshake – everything we love about a Margarita in a creamy dessert!

 

Two glasses filled with a milkshake with whipped cream and lime zest

Creamy vanilla ice cream blended with fresh lime juice, orange liqueur and of course tequila, for a surprisingly delicious grown up treat.

We like to serve this Margarita Milkshake in a sugar and zest rimmed glass. Top with whipped cream and more lime zest, which is optional, but highly recommended!

I’m blaming this recipe on my husband, or crediting him, whatever you want to call it!  He suggested I make a drinkable version of our favorite Frozen Margarita Pie with a Pretzel Crust.  The pie is made with sweetened condensed milk, whipping cream, lime juice and a little of this and that.

I knew vanilla ice cream would be a good substitute for the sweetened condensed milk and whipping cream. This is so simple it’s hardly a even a recipe but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make it!

I can’t remember the last time I had a milkshake, and never one like this.  The lime juice really shines through and the zest is a terrific compliment to the cold and creamy ice cream.  It’s an easy, delicious dessert for the grownups in your life.

 

 

An overhead view of two glasses filled with a lime Margarita milkshake with pretzels on the side

Serve with plenty of zest and pretzels and pass the can of whipped cream around so everyone can squirt it on themselves!

 

 

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Photos of milkshakes with a straw and whipped cream

 

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Margarita Milkshake

Prep Time: 5 mins
Yield: 2
Course: Dessert
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 lime zested, with the lime cut into wedges or sliced for garnish
  • 3 ounces tequila
  • 2 ounces triple sec, Cointreau or other orange liqueur
  • 2 limes
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • whipped cream for garnish
  • 1/4 cup milk (if needed for desired consistency)

Instructions

  • In a small plate or bowl, combine 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and the zest of 1 lime.  Mix together.  Cut a small wedge of lime and rub it around the rim of the glass to moisten.  Dip the glass into the lime sugar coating the rim.  Set aside
  • In the carafe of a blender, combine the tequila, triple sec, and the juice of 2 limes.  Add the vanilla ice cream and blend until smooth.  If needed, add a little milk until you reach a pouring consistency.  
  • Pour the milkshake into the prepared glasses.  Top with whipped cream and additional lime zest.  Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

As with any recipe, good quality ingredients can make all the difference in the success or failure of the dessert.  For instance, budget ice cream can be very light and fluffy, almost airy, while the better, more expensive brands are thick and rich.  Good vanilla ice cream (such as Haagen Dazs brand) will make a thicker, richer milkshake.  Use whatever you have but adjust ingredients as needed.  
 

Are you planning a Cinco de Mayo get together?  It’s on a Friday night this year so there’s a good reason.

Be sure to stop back later this week for one more recipe.  I’m not sure what came over me this year, but we finally finished off a bottle of tequila that’s been around for a very long time, and it was all in recipes!  I’ve been picking strawberries from a local farm so you can bet we’ll feature my favorite little red fruit.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Tricia

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29 Comments

  1. Susan says

    May 10, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    Your husband has a great mind 🙂 These would be a perfect summer desserts and your presentation is beautiful, Tricia!

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  2. 2 Sisters Recipes says

    May 9, 2017 at 8:09 am

    This is our kind of grown up frozen treat – haha!! Love this spiked up shake- Thanks again!
    xoxo Anna and Liz

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 9, 2017 at 8:54 am

      Sometimes you just gotta be a grown-up Anna! Thank you 🙂

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  3. Karly says

    May 4, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    Ooooh girl, you know what you’re doing over here. This is my DREAM concoction!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 4, 2017 at 7:57 pm

      It is a concoction all right Karly – and a tasty one too! Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a terrific Cinco de Mayo!

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  4. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    May 4, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Such a different and fun milkshake! You are a genius, Tricia.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 4, 2017 at 11:16 am

      You are so sweet Angie – thank you!

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  5. All That I'm Eating says

    May 4, 2017 at 6:16 am

    A margarita AND a milkshake? Sounds delicious!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 4, 2017 at 8:26 am

      Thank you – it is!!!!

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  6. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says

    May 4, 2017 at 5:24 am

    These are so beautiful. I am a huge margarita fan. What a creative idea!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 4, 2017 at 8:26 am

      It was an inspired recipe for sure – anyway to drink more Margaritas and add in a dessert too!

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  7. Pam says

    May 3, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    This is my kind of drink! I just had a margarita at a fave restaurant, but I think this little milkshake is begging for me to try it. Yum! Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 4, 2017 at 8:25 am

      Thank you Pam! Enjoy 🙂

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  8. Liz says

    May 3, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    SO yummy!! Perfect combo of cocktail and dessert—so nice that Cinco de Mayo is on a Friday this year!!!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 4, 2017 at 8:25 am

      Thanks Liz! It’s a party night 🙂

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  9. tanna says

    May 3, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    I’d love to be at your house for Cinco de Mayo… or any time for that matter! Ha! These sound amazing! blessings ~ tanna
    ps I can’t think of a person in the world I’d rather receive a casserole from! Wish you were close, too! 😉

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 4, 2017 at 8:25 am

      I wish you could come for a visit Tanna! Hope all is well with Evan. Keeping you both in our prayers 🙂

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  10. cheri says

    May 3, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    Wow! Cinco de Mayo at your house must be something very special with all the wonderful recipes you have been sharing. Love milkshakes have not had one in a long time, this one looks especially delicious.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 4, 2017 at 8:24 am

      Haha Cheri – we really don’t have a party or anything, but do love good Mexican food. Thank you!

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  11. Chris Scheuer says

    May 3, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    These shakes look like a dream come true! What a wonderful idea and I love the suggestion of serving them with pretzels for the sweet/salty combo. Delish!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 4, 2017 at 8:24 am

      Thank you Chris – it’s a Cinco de Mayo party all by itself!

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  12. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    May 3, 2017 at 10:47 am

    Wow, what a neat idea! Love margaritas, but never had one in a milk shake. This is genius! Thanks to you — and your husband — for such a wonderful idea.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 4, 2017 at 8:23 am

      Thank you John!

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  13. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    May 3, 2017 at 9:44 am

    You are definitely the margarita queen Tricia, I wish I could taste this, I’m a huge fan of adult milkshakes, they’re probably my favorite way to end a summer meal! Love the video too :))

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 4, 2017 at 8:23 am

      Thanks Sue – I love your turkey milkshake at Thanksgiving! These are fun recipes for sure.

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  14. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    May 3, 2017 at 7:57 am

    How fun are these?!! I love this idea 🙂 My husband would love this, too, so I think I should just surprise him with these this weekend!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 4, 2017 at 8:23 am

      Yeah! I hope he loves it Jennifer. Thanks so much.

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