Strawberries & Cream Margarita
A creamy twist on a classic margarita made with fresh strawberry purée, lime juice, and tequila. Lightly sweet, softly citrusy, and smooth with a dessert-leaning finish.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Ingredients
2 oz tequila
1 oz fresh lime juice
¾ oz Cointreau
1 oz strawberry purée
¾ oz sweetened condensed milk
Substitution: ½ oz heavy cream and ½ oz simple syrup
Instructions
Add the tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, strawberry purée, and sweetened condensed milk to a shaker glass filled with ice.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled and fully combined.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish with a fresh strawberry.
Notes from the Bar
Strawberry Purée
To make the strawberry purée, blend ½ cup fresh strawberries with ½ teaspoon sugar and a small splash of water or lime juice until smooth. Strain if you prefer a silkier texture.
Cream Option
Sweetened condensed milk creates the most cohesive texture and sweetness. If you prefer a lighter dairy profile, substitute with heavy cream and simple syrup as noted.
Ice Style
Crushed or pebble ice enhances the creamy texture and keeps the drink cold without overpowering it.
Rim Choice
Skip the salt rim for this cocktail. The sweetness and creaminess are best enjoyed without added salinity.
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Make It a Date Nite
This cocktail is part of something bigger for us. It's a ritual we return to week after week.
Each week, we create a Date Nite designed around one drink, one thoughtful menu, and the feeling of slowing down together. The kind of night where the table is set with intention, the music hums softly in the background, and the evening unfolds without rushing.
For this Date Nite, we’ve paired a cocktail with a cozy, make-ahead-friendly menu, so you can enjoy the process without spending the whole night in the kitchen. We also include little touches we love like timing notes, a head start option, and a playlist to set the mood. Feel to pair the meal with any of our cocktails.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence. And turning an ordinary night at home into something that feels quietly special.
Each Date Nite includes a curated menu, cocktail pairing and a playlist, as well as another thoughtful extras like make-ahead tips, leftover ideas or table talk prompts to carry the night.
Kevin & Kate
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