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Strawberry Basil Margarita

Strawberry Basil Margarita: Your New Favorite Summer Sip

Discover the refreshing Strawberry Basil Margarita, a perfect summer sip that blends sweet strawberries and fragrant basil for a delightful cocktail experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Margarita
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Use ripe berries for the sweetest, most vibrant flavor.
  • 8 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves Adds a peppery, herbal note.
  • 2 oz Tequila (Silver/Blanco) The essential spirit.
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice Always go for fresh.
  • 1 oz Orange Liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau) Adds citrusy sweetness.
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup Adjust sweetness to your liking.
  • 1 cup Ice Crucial for chilling.
For Glass Rimming
  • 1 tbsp Salt or Sugar For rimming the glass.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • cocktail shaker
  • Strainer
  • Measuring jigger

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by preparing your glasses. Run a lime wedge around the rim and dip it in salt or sugar. Chill the glasses in the fridge.
  2. In a blender, combine fresh strawberries and basil leaves. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, add the strawberry-basil purée, tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Fill with ice and shake for 15-20 seconds.
  4. Remove chilled glasses from the fridge, fill with fresh ice, and strain the mixture into each glass. Garnish with basil or a slice of strawberry.
  5. For a frozen version, blend the strawberry-basil mixture with a cup of ice until slushy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness based on strawberry ripeness. Chill everything for an enhanced experience.

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