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Ninja Creami Margarita Recipe

Ninja Creami Margarita Recipe

Millie Rose
Ninja Creami Margarita Recipe is cold, refreshing and full of bright citrus flavor. This frozen drink feels smooth, icy and perfect for warm days. Ninja Creami Margarita Recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and your Ninja Creami machine.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
Course Frozen Drink
Cuisine Mexican-American
Servings 4
Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • Lime slices for garnish
  • Coarse salt for glass rims

Instructions
 

Mix the Margarita Base

  • Add lime juice, orange juice, water, sugar, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime zest into a blender. Blend until sugar dissolves completely. The mixture should taste sweet, tangy and refreshing. This creates the flavorful frozen margarita base for your Ninja Creami machine.

Pour Into Pint Container

  • Carefully pour the blended mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container. Do not fill above the maximum line. Wipe the edges clean if needed. Place the lid tightly on top before moving the container carefully into the freezer.

Freeze Completely Overnight

  • Place the container flat inside the freezer for at least twenty-four hours. The mixture must freeze completely before spinning. Proper freezing helps the Ninja Creami create a smooth and icy margarita texture instead of a watery frozen drink.

Spin in the Ninja Creami

  • Remove the frozen pint from the freezer carefully. Place it into the Ninja Creami machine according to instructions. Select the “Sorbet” or “Lite Ice Cream” setting. The frozen mixture will become smooth, icy and creamy after spinning finishes.

Re-Spin for Better Texture

  • Check the frozen margarita texture after the first spin. If it looks crumbly, add one tablespoon water or lime juice. Use the re-spin setting for smoother consistency. This step helps create soft and scoopable frozen margarita texture.

Garnish and Serve

  • Rub lime juice around serving glass rims. Dip the rims into coarse salt carefully. Scoop frozen margarita into glasses and garnish with fresh lime slices. Serve immediately while cold and refreshing for the best summer drink experience.

Notes

  • Add strawberries for fruity flavor
  • Use lemon juice for extra citrus taste
  • Freeze glasses before serving
  • Add mango chunks for tropical twist
  • Reduce sugar for lighter drink
  • Blend fresh mint leaves for freshness
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