Frozen Kiwi Margarita Recipe – Refreshing Blended Cocktail Guide

Hey friends! It’s party time with these blended kiwi margaritas. We’ve been testing a bunch of recipes and realized we needed more cocktail options, so when a pile of ripe kiwis was staring at us from the counter, a blended kiwi margarita was the obvious choice.

Blended Kiwi Margaritas

This is more than a casual drink — it’s a party-ready margarita. The recipe below yields four blended kiwi margaritas, so it’s perfect for sharing with friends. It’s bright, flavorful, and visually striking, which makes it a great choice for gatherings or when you want something special at home.

Video of our Blended Kiwi Margarita Recipe

Use Ripe Kiwis for Best Flavor

For the best results, use ripe kiwis. The riper the fruit, the sweeter and more aromatic the flavor. We usually wait until the kiwis are soft to the touch before using them — that extra ripeness makes a noticeable difference in sweetness and body. Serve these at your next get-together and they’ll be a hit.

Tips and Variations

• Can you double this recipe? Yes — the recipe scales up easily. We often make double batches for parties.
• Orange liqueur or orange bitters? Both work. Some tasters preferred orange liqueur (classic flavor), while others liked a substitute of 1/3 cup simple syrup plus several dashes of orange bitters. Either approach is included in the notes below.
• Let kiwis ripen on the counter until soft. Firm kiwis are tarter because their sugar hasn’t fully developed.
• If you prefer a brighter, tangier margarita, increase the fresh lime juice slightly.
• Want heat? Add a few jalapeño slices while blending for a spicy jalapeño kiwi margarita.

Blended Kiwi Margaritas

Yield: 4 Margaritas

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

The riper the kiwis, the better the flavor. Let kiwis soften on the counter until sweet and fragrant.

This recipe doubles easily for larger gatherings. You can replace the orange liqueur and sugar with 1/3 cup (60 ml) simple syrup plus several dashes of orange bitters if you prefer.

Start with less ice and add more to reach your preferred blended consistency — ice cube size will affect the final texture.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe kiwi, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) tequila
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) orange liqueur *see head note
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice
• 1/4 cup (50 ml) sugar
• 2 cups (480 ml) ice cubes
• flaky salt, for rimming glasses

Garnishes:

• sliced kiwi
• limes
• sprigs of mint (optional)

Equipment

• Blender

Instructions

• Rub the rims of glasses with a lime or kiwi slice. Pour flaky salt onto a small plate and press the glass rims into the salt to coat them.
  
• In a blender, combine the chopped kiwi, tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, sugar, and ice. Blend until smooth and no large ice chunks remain. (If you prefer, substitute the orange liqueur and sugar with 1/3 cup simple syrup plus several dashes of orange bitters.)
  
• Pour the blended margarita into the salt-rimmed glasses. Garnish with kiwi slices, a lime wedge, or mint sprigs if desired, and serve immediately.
  

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 194 kcal, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Sodium: 3 mg, Potassium: 159 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 21 g, Vitamin A: 40 IU, Vitamin C: 46.7 mg, Calcium: 15 mg, Iron: 0.1 mg

Course: Cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 194

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• Note: This recipe was originally published in 2015.