Summer Strawberry Basil Margarita Drink Recipe
This Summer Strawberry Basil Margarita Drink Recipe blends sweet strawberries, fresh basil, tequila, and lime juice into a refreshing cocktail perfect for summer parties or relaxing by the pool.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
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5-6 fresh basil leaves
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2 oz tequila (blanco recommended)
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1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
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1 oz fresh lime juice
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1 tsp agave syrup or to taste
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Ice cubes
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Salt or sugar (for rim, optional)
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Lime wedge and strawberry for garnish
Instructions
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In a cocktail shaker or blender, muddle the strawberries and basil until well crushed.
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Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, agave syrup, and a handful of ice.
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Shake well (or blend until smooth, if using a blender).
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Rim glass with lime and dip in salt or sugar, if desired.
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Fill glass with ice and pour the mixture through a strainer if shaken.
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Garnish with a strawberry and basil leaf or lime wedge.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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You can adjust sweetness with more or less agave.
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Make it a frozen version by blending with crushed ice.
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Substitute basil with mint for a different herbal twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 2 mg