Frozen Matador

Pro tips

• Freeze your serving glass for 10 minutes before blending to keep the drink colder longer.
• Use fresh lime juice rather than bottled to brighten the tropical flavor and balance pineapple sweetness.
• Blend until slushy rather than smooth ice — texture matters for a frozen cocktail experience.
• Add a pinch of sea salt to the rim to amplify the tequila and citrus notes.

Substitutions

• Pineapple juice → fresh pineapple puree (use 1.5 oz; adds body and authentic flavor)
• Lime juice → lemon juice (note: shifts flavor to citrus-forward; use same amount)
• Tequila → mezcal (note: adds smokiness; reduces pineapple sweetness perception)

Equipment

blender · cocktail shaker (alternative to blender)

Do you blend this drink with ice?

Yes. Blend 1.5 oz tequila, 2 oz pineapple juice, and 1 tbsp lime juice with ice until slushy, then serve immediately in a chilled glass.

Can I make Frozen Matadors without a blender?

Shake the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and strain into a glass filled with crushed ice for a similar texture.

What tequila works best?

Silver or blanco tequila is recommended to keep the drink light and let the pineapple and lime shine.

Can I use fresh-squeezed pineapple juice?

Yes. Fresh juice will enhance the tropical flavor, though bottled unsweetened pineapple juice works well too.

How do I adjust sweetness?

The pineapple juice provides natural sweetness. Reduce it by 0.5 oz if you prefer a more tart drink.