Strawberry Habanero Margaritas may have a spicy heat from habanero peppers, but there is also a cool ingredient to balance the peppers. Strawberries for sweetness, a simple recipe!
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Growing up in Lake Oswego, we had one of those "pie house" restaurants. I loved it. From the Lyons mints and Lifesavers at the counter to the grilled cheese sandwiches and french fries on the menu, I wanted one of everything. Including the pie.
I'd sit in front of that glass case and watch so many pies rotate around and around. Tall pies. Cream pies. Fruit pies. Chocolate peanut butter pies. I could never decide which to choose. Back then, one of my favorites - by sheer size alone - was the strawberry pie. Whole strawberries stacked so tall! Amazing.
I must have enjoyed too many strawberry pies as a kid, because until two summers ago, I did not care for strawberries.
I know. A travesty.
Luckily, I have recovered. Not just because there is tequila involved.
It also seems lately I have developed a thing for habaneros. You have to be very very careful after chopping them - whatever you do, please do not get anywhere near your eye. Anywhere near your face for that matter. Trust me, I know this from experience. Possibly more than one experience. *sigh* I never learn.
strawberry habanero margaritas
serves two
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled
2 fresh habanero peppers, seeded
8 ounces coconut water
3 ounces tequila (Cazadores reposado)
In blender, purรฉeย strawberries and peppers until smooth. Add coconut water and tequila, pulse until combined. Pour into two glasses with one ice cube each and garnish with a whole strawberry.
Cheers - Happy Monday!
Mary Weaver says
These are great, we have had them 3 nites in a row LOL ๐
spabettie says
awesome, good to hear! cheers!
Grant says
how did I miss this one, sounds right up my alley!
spabettie says
they are SO good - enjoy!
Francine says
just picked up peppers (jalapenos too if the habenaro are too hot for me) ๐ and we are making tonight, cheers!
spabettie says
did you love them!? how was the jalapeno with the strawberry? I've made jala - peach smoothies, and I've added jala to a 'regular' margarita... interested to know if it works with strawberry.
Krista says
I totally love this! And strawberries!? Really!? At least your deterrence may be blamed on too much pie. I'm so glad it's gone though!
spabettie says
yes, at least I can say it was because I ate too many. and trust me, I am making up for what I missed now! ๐
Kath (My Funny Little Life) says
I must admit I haven't cared for strawberries in the past as well, for some time. But I'm cured now. ๐
spabettie says
yay for both of us coming to our senses! ๐
natalie@thesweetslife says
sending this to my husband as a hint to what drink i'd like next time we're enjoying cocktails on the patio ๐
spabettie says
good choice... hope he takes the hint soon! ๐
Lou says
I think I may be in love with not just Basil... but your cocktail-creating-mind! Amazing... tequila, strawberries, did I say tequila? OH and a bit of spice? LOVE!
spabettie says
cocktails are fun! you can create something really good with simple ingredients - in my opinion the fresher the better! stay tuned. ๐
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says
haha I'm glad you added the disclaimer "Not just because there is tequila involved." As soon as I read you'd recovered I thought to myself, 'Ya, that's cause there's booze involved!'
spabettie says
haa! nope, actually the first time I've combined strawberries and spirits... um, I think? ๐
Cassie says
I love margaritas and you have done a very unique one here. Sounds amazing!
spabettie says
thanks Cassie - I have a feeling these will be one of our flavors of summer...
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I am currently compiling a library of your drink recipes for the lake! I can't wait to go drink crazy! My two loves...strawberries and hot peppers! YUM!
spabettie says
this is awesome news - good to know you will be drinking well ๐ you'll like these then, the heat is there, kinda subtle at the end...