Buddy’s Berry Bliss: How to Shake a Holiday Strawberry Margarita in 5 Steps
Buddy’s Berry Bliss: How to Shake a Holiday Strawberry Margarita in 5 Steps
Buddy’s Berry Bliss is the kind of drink that shows up to the party already glowing. It is sweet, bright, and almost too easy to sip. Without a simple step by step, though, it is easy to end up with something too sweet, too tart, or not berry enough to justify the name.
You are in the right place. This five step recipe will show you exactly how to shake a strawberry margarita that tastes fresh, festive, and holiday ready. It pairs perfectly with our Sugar & Strawberry Cups, which give each sip a sweet, fruity lift that makes the whole drink feel intentional.
By the time you finish Step 5, you will know how to make a strawberry margarita that looks impressive, tastes incredible, and feels like a treat you actually planned.
Let’s make something berry delicious.
Step 1: Prep Your Berries and Lime
Before you grab the tequila, start with your fresh ingredients. This step gives the drink its flavor foundation.
Here is what to do:
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Rinse fresh strawberries and remove the stems.
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Blend or muddle the berries into a smooth puree.
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Slice a lime into wedges for both juice and garnish.
For example:
If your strawberries are pale or firm, add a tiny splash of simple syrup to help them taste sweeter. Bright red, juicy berries work best here.
What to look out for:
Do not use bottled lime juice. The fresh lime makes this margarita taste cleaner and more balanced.
All set? Let’s move on.
Step 2: Measure and Build Your Base
This step brings the cocktail together. You might think you can eyeball it, but measuring helps keep the drink from getting too tart or too syrupy.
Here is what you need:
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2 oz tequila
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1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
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1 oz fresh lime juice
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1 oz fresh strawberry puree
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0.5 oz simple syrup
Add everything to your shaker but do not shake yet.
A little tip:
Silver tequila works best here because it keeps the flavor bright and clean.
What to look out for:
Do not add too much puree. More puree makes the drink heavy instead of refreshing.
Step 3: Shake It Cold
Now for the fun part.
Here is what to do:
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Fill your shaker with ice.
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Shake hard for about 15 seconds.
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Stop when the shaker feels chilled and frosty in your hand.
The shaking chills the drink quickly and blends the strawberry with the citrus so every sip tastes even.
Make any small adjustments before moving on. If the drink needs a little more sweetness, add a drop of simple syrup. If it tastes too sweet, add a touch more lime.
What to look out for:
Under shaking leads to a warm, flat drink. Do not be shy here.
Step 4: Pour Into Your Sugar & Strawberry Cup
Time to make it look holiday ready.
Here is what to do:
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Fill your Sugar & Strawberry Cup with ice.
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Strain the shaken drink over the ice.
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Let the sweet, fruity rim do its magic.
The Sugar & Strawberry Cup rim pairs perfectly with the bright strawberry in the drink and adds an effortless holiday sparkle without any extra prep.
What to look out for:
Do not skip the ice in the cup. It keeps the drink chilled and brings out the strawberry flavor.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
This is where the drink becomes a moment.
Here is how to finish:
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Add a fresh strawberry to the rim.
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For extra holiday cheer, add a mini candy cane.
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Serve immediately and enjoy.
Tips for best results:
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Use cold ingredients for a smoother shake.
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Keep a few extra strawberries on hand for garnish.
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If making for a crowd, prep extra puree ahead of time.
What to look out for:
The first time I made this, I added a candy cane that melted faster than expected and made the drink taste like strawberry peppermint chaos. Shockingly, my friends loved it. The lesson: fun mistakes still taste good.
Bonus Tip
Freeze strawberries and use them like ice cubes. They keep the drink cold without watering it down and look adorable in the cup.
Key Takeaways
You just learned how to shake a bright, berry sweet Buddy’s Berry Bliss Strawberry Margarita in five simple steps. It is festive, fun, and perfect for Sugar & Strawberry Cups, which turn any pour into a holiday moment.
Pour. Sip. Celebrate.
Quick Recipe Card: Buddy’s Berry Bliss
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
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2 oz tequila
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1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
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1 oz fresh lime juice
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1 oz strawberry puree
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0.5 oz simple syrup
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Ice
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Fresh strawberry or candy cane for garnish
Instructions:
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Blend or muddle fresh strawberries into puree; slice a lime.
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Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, puree, and simple syrup to a shaker.
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Fill with ice and shake for 15 seconds.
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Fill a Sugar & Strawberry Cup with ice.
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Strain the cocktail into the cup.
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Garnish with a strawberry or candy cane.
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Serve and enjoy.