Frozen Chambord Margaritas
How has your Summer been so far?
I have to say, my family and I are having a blast!
To me, Summer is about the simple things, good friends, family, good food, good drinks and all of the fantastic BBQ’s and summer parties we find ourselves either hosting or going to.
I mean, what’s better than sitting out under the stars, satisfied from a great meal, cocktail in hand, talking and laughing the night away? (Especially when the kids are all out of the pool and snuggled down with a movie, nodding off one by one…lol) Adult time!
At the start of the summer, I was out for a couple of drinks at a Mexican place with some friends when I asked the bartender to pick out a drink for me…she handed me a Frozen Chambord Margarita and I was in Heaven! She said it was not on the menu, but she often made one for herself…she is one smart woman! I have had many Margarita’s but CHAMBORD??? Booyah!
I knew I had to have these babies in my life…and you know what, they are the drink of the Summer for me! They are cool and refreshing, and just so delicious…betcha can’t have just one!
I tinkered around with what to do, then made a HUGE batch, poured it into mason jars and loaded up my freezer…I am set for awhile anyway! The beautiful thing is…if folks drop by unexpected, or if you are just in the mood for an evening under the stars with your sweetie…they are there….just waiting for you!
For big parties…you have it all done…just grab a few out of the freezer, pass them around and plop a half a straw in them….no fuss, no mess 🙂
I am a big fan of freezing drinks to have them ready at a moments notice…think strawberry daiquiri’s, Margarita’s, Sangria, vodka slushies and lemonade for the kids – they are there ready for your company with no effort at all!
Cheers!
Frozen Chambord Margaritas
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 12 oz can of limeade or simple syrup method below
- 1 1/2 TBS lime juice
- 12 ounces good Tequila
- 6 ounces Triple Sec
- 6-8 ounces Chambord
- OR make a Lime Simple Syrup in place of the Limeaid which is what I do most of the time
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 2 TBS fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a large pot or bowl, mix all ingredients, whisk together until completely combined. Give it a taste and adjust to your liking.
- This will make enough to fill about 12 - 6 oz Mason jars. Fill just shy of the top, place the lid on and store in your freezer until ready to serve. Give it a stir with a spoon, add a half a straw and enjoy! You need 5 hours or more to allow these to set and become slushy...after that, they can stay in your freezer until you need them (or invite me over!)
- To make Simple Syrup
- Make your simple syrup by combining the sugar and the water In a large pot until the sugar is dissolved completely, remove from heat, add <g class="gr_ gr_152 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar replaceWithoutSep" id="152" data-gr-id="152">in</g> the fresh lime juice and cool.
- Combine simple syrup, Tequila, Triple Sec and Chambord. Taste & adjust. Add more lime if you wish or more alcohol...everyone has their preference.
- This will make enough to fill about 12 - 6 oz Mason jars. Fill just shy of the top, place the lid on and store in your freezer until ready to serve. Give it a stir with a spoon, add a half a straw and enjoy! You need 5 <g class="gr_ gr_143 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del" id="143" data-gr-id="143">ours</g> or more to allow these to set and become slushy...after that, they can stay in your freezer until you need them (or invite me over!)
doodles says
OH MY!!!!! I coulda used a couple three of those Monday!! Off to purchase some of that tasty chambord…………already have the Mason jars 😉
Wendi @ Bon Appetit Hon says
This might be the most dangerous thing I've read in a while. Boozy slurpee in a canning jar!!!
Katie K says
looks delicious! I'm a wee bit confused on the math- the recipe is ~72 oz – how does that fill 24 8oz mason jars? Whatever the amount, I'm looking forward to it!
Colleen - Souffle Bombay says
Thanks Katie…maybe, just maybe I was enjoying a few of these when I was typing lol! I in fact use 6 oz mason jars and this will fill 12 -(for the photo I had made a double batch)!
Katie @ This Chick Cooks says
What a fun drink idea!
Alice A. says
Just saw Threemanycooks' tweet about these tonight and had to track them down. Can't wait to mix a batch!
Rene says
Those look AMAZING. I'm going to have to make space for these in my freezer!
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
I've made Chambord margaritas but have never stuck them in the freezer. Why the heck not; great, great idea. Better even than margarita popsicles (which are hard to get firm if you want enough booze in them!). Thanks!
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says
These were amazing. I have to make a batch of these and stash them in my freezer. You are a genius! 🙂
the food yenta says
i am on my way to the store to pick up chambord. these look so yummy! i can't wait to try.
Teresa says
Sounds yummy but do these have to be frozen?
Colleen says
Hi Becky, Chambord is a Raspberry liquor. The bottles come in a small and a large, you may even find an airplane sized bottle at your liquor store. I put it in margaritas, chocolate mousse, cakes, cookies. It really make chocolate shine! Here is a link to Chambord’s site so you can see what it looks like – http://www.chambordchannel.com/ You will LOVE these Margaritas!!
Nadra says
This can also be made in a large heavy duty plastic bucket with a lid and served one at a time or for a large party….. makes having a margarita
With dinner or as an option at a party so….. E.A.S.Y.!!!!!!
Just take the bucket out of the freezer
And if you have enough alcohol in it it’ll be soft so all you need to do is give it a good vigorous stir all the way to the bottom and scoop into your
Salt or sugar rimmed glasses
Colleen says
I love the way you think Nadra!! I do this when I make Bourmon or Watermelon Lime Slush. This is a great idea for these as well! Thanks!