Published: August 9, 2025 | Updated: August 17, 2025
If you loved my last Hennessy margarita recipe, get ready to fall in love all over again. This Strawberry Hennessy Margarita is one of those great margaritas that balances vibrant citrus flavor, juicy fresh strawberries, and that smooth, golden warmth of Hennessy cognac. This margarita is easy to make and comes together in just a few simple steps. As someone who has enjoyed making great food and cocktails for years, I always test my cocktails to perfection before sharing with you. This strawberry Hennessy cocktail was no exception, fusing fresh fruit and a splash of tequila to create a refreshing drink that’s perfect for your next summer gathering, happy hour, or date night in.
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Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Hennessy Margarita Recipe
- Bursting with citrus flavor and pure berry sweetness from my strawberry simple syrup recipe
- It’s refreshing and smooth. Perfectly balanced with triple sec and strawberry syrup
- This is a fun tropical take on a Hennessy drink
- Perfect for parties, date nights, or impressing guests who love cognac
What Does a Strawberry Hennessy Margarita Taste Like?
This strawberry Hennessy cocktail offers a smooth blend of sweet, tangy, and oak-aged richness. The strawberry syrup brings in a juicy berry flavor, while the sweet and sour mix adds a nice brightness to the drink. Hennessy Very Special is essential to this recipe, it provides the perfect balance of warmth and depth. Do not substitute with other cognacs like D’USSÉ, as their floral and spiced notes can clash with the fruity and citrus-forward ingredients in this cocktail. This post is not sponsored. I am sharing what I’ve learned from my test kitchen. A splash of triple sec rounds out the flavor, making it bold, refreshing, and best served over ice or on the rocks for a perfectly chilled experience.
Ingredients for Strawberry Hennessy Margarita
You will need a few simple ingredients to bring this great recipe to life:
- 2 oz Hennessy Very Special
- 1 oz tequila
- 0.5 oz triple sec
- 1 oz sweet and sour mix
- 2 oz strawberry syrup
- Ice cubes
- Optional Garnishes: lime, strawberry, lemon, or a mint leaf
How to Make a Strawberry Hennessy Margarita
Follow these simple steps to mix this cocktail together:
Step 1: Take a glass and rim it with salt, sugar, or Tajín. Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice cubes.
Step 2: Add Hennessy, tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, and strawberry syrup.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
Step 4: Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish. Enjoy!
More Cocktail Favorites from Elicit Folio
- Hennessy Margarita (Classic Recipe)
- Espresso Martini
- Eggnog Cocktail
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! It will give the cocktail a richer, deeper oak note. However, my preference for this recipe is Very Special, even though VSOP is better quality.
Multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you need and mix in a pitcher. Add ice cubes and club soda just before serving.
Yes! Just blend the ingredients with 1 cup of ice for a frozen version. Use fresh or frozen strawberries for extra texture and flavor.
Despite containing cognac and tequila, this cocktail has a very balanced flavor. You can reduce the alcohol slightly or add more sweet and sour mix or club soda to lighten it.
A mid-range silver or tequila reposado works well. Avoid overly smoky or aged tequilas that might overpower the fruit and citrus notes in this cocktail.
Strawberry Hennessy Margarita
Equipment
- Cocktail Glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Hennessy Very Special
- 1 oz Tequila
- .5 oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz Sweet & Sour Mix
- 2 oz Strawberry Simple Syrup
Instructions
- Take a cocktail glass and rim it with salt, sugar, or Tajín. Set cocktail glass aside. Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice cubes.
- To the cocktail shaker add Hennessy, tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, and strawberry syrup.
- Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled. Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish. Enjoy!
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Craving More?
This Strawberry Hennessy Margarita delivers bold, fruity flavor all in a no-fuss recipe that’s made to impress. If you enjoyed this Strawberry Hennessy drink, check out more of my cocktail creations and fresh ingredient recipes that are perfect for any occasion. Don’t forget to Pin this recipe for later and tag @elicitfolio on Instagram if you make it. I love seeing your takes on my drink recipes!
I’m officially in love. It’s so chic. I can’t barely handle it.
I would love to try this, it seems like a good addition to my collection. Once can make different versions by just one such produce. Thanks for sharing.
This drink looks divine!! I’m not an aperol fan but LOVE strawberry- so this might be the best alternative!! Definitely trying this next weekend!
Strawberries, tequila, and a splash of Hennessy? That’s basically summer in a glass with a little extra swagger. I can imagine that first sip — sweet, smooth, then boom, the kick hits. Pretty sure this would turn any random Saturday into a whole vibe.