Strawberry Basil Margarita Recipe
Serves 210 mins prep0 mins cook
This Strawberry Basil Margarita recipe is made with an herbal twist using the classic margarita flavors. Fresh basil is first muddled with strawberries and then blended with tequila, honey simple syrup, lime juice, and triple sec. It comes together in about 5 minutes, this is the must-try summer tequila cocktail recipe!
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On The Rocks: 1 Place kosher salt and lime zest on a shallow plate. Mix to combine. 2 Run the lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or rock glass and press the rim into the salt-lime mixture to adhere. 3 In a cocktail shaker, muddle together strawberries, basil, lime juice, and honey simple syrup. 4 Add tequila and orange liquor and shake until combined. Add ice and shake for another 30 seconds. Give it a taste and if preferred, add in more simple syrup and shake one last time. 5 Strain margarita into the prepared glass. Garnish with fresh strawberries, basil leaves, and a slice of lime. Frozen: 7 Place kosher salt and lime zest on a shallow plate. Mix to combine. 8 Run the lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or rock glass and press the rim into the salt-lime mixture to adhere. 9 Place strawberries, basil leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, tequila, orange liquor, and a cup of ice cubes into a blender. Blend on high speed until all the ingredients are pulverized. 10 Pour into margarita glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries and basil leaves.View original recipe