Hennessy margaritas just hit different. Nothing fancy here, just a good margarita the way it’s meant to be. Smooth, tangy, a little sweet, and plenty strong. It’s the kind of drink you can whip up in no time and know everyone’s gonna be happy with it.
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Hennessy Margarita Ingredients
- Hennessy
- Optional Fruit (I love Strawberries!)
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener
- Lime Juice
- Ice
How to Make Hennessy Margaritas
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Make the Fruit Syrup (Optional): If using strawberries, add them to a blender with the water and sugar. Blend until smooth. Strain if you want it extra smooth.
- Mix the Margarita: In a shaker or glass, combine Hennessy, lime juice, and about 2 ounces of the strawberry syrup (or just use the sugar water if skipping fruit).
- Shake or Stir: Add ice and shake (or stir) until chilled.
- Serve: Strain into a glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge or a sliced strawberry if you’re feeling fancy.
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Hennessy Margarita Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups fruit (strawberries) Fresh or frozen; see notes.
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar or sweetener Adjust to taste. If you like sweet drinks, you may need more.
- ¼ cup lime juice I used fresh limes.
- ½-1 cup Hennessy Adjust to suit your taste and how strong you like your cocktails.
- 2-4 cups ice Only needed if making frozen margaritas.
Instructions
Margaritas on the Rocks
- Add the strawberries, sugar or sweetener, and water to a blender. Blend until the ingredients are combined.
- Place a mesh strainer over a cup and strain the mixture into the cup. This will create a strawberry puree and will leave the drink with a smooth consistency.
- Add the strawberry puree, Hennessy, and lime juice to the blender. Blend until combined.
- Pour the margaritas over ice.
Frozen Margaritas
- Combine all of the ingredients (including 2-4 cups of ice) to a blender. Blend until smooth. Add additional ice to thicken the margarita if necessary. Be sure to use frozen fruit if making frozen margaritas.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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Additional Flavors and Substitutions
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Peach
- Apple
Frequently Asked Questions
Hennessy is one of the most premium cognacs. It's made with grapes that come from the Cognac region of France. It has a pretty high alcohol content at 40% ABV. Hennessy VS (Very Special) is one of the most common variations and is aged for 2 years.
It's pretty smooth. You can taste hints of oak, vanilla, grapes, and other subtle fruits.
Either will work for the on-the-rocks version of this recipe. If you are making frozen margaritas, use frozen fruit. For a really thick texture, you will need to use frozen fruit and plenty of ice.
You can store leftover cocktails in the fridge for 3 days.
You can easily swap out the fruit in this recipe and make a classic margarita using triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier. Use 1-2 ounces per cocktail.
The great thing about making your own cocktails is you control how it tastes. If you like sweet drinks add sugar or sweetener to suit what you want. If you like strong drinks use more liquor. You can tailor this drink to suit your needs with no need to rely solely on the recipe.
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Katherine says
Oh wow! Hennessy and strawberries are such a wonderful flavor combo in this margarita!
staysnatched says
So good!
Shadi says
I Just tried this recipe and my family loved it. It was so easy and the flavors were fantastic.
staysnatched says
I’m so glad to hear it!