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Strawberry Basil Margarita

Course: Drinks
Keyword: basil, margarita, strawberry
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 6 large Strawberries chopped finely
  • 2-3 sprigs Fresh Basil
  • 2 oz Lime Juice fresh squeezed
  • 2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 4 oz Tequila I prefer blanco
  • 1/2 cup Ice
  • Sugar for rim, optional

Instructions

  • Remove stems from strawberries and chop as finely as possible. Add to a cocktail shaker.
  • Cut limes and squeeze fresh lime juice into cocktail shaker with chopped strawberries.
  • Break up basil into small bits and add to cocktail shaker. Then, take a cocktail muddler and muddle ingredients together to form a purée.
  • Add tequila and ice to cocktail shaker and shake until well-mixed.
  • If desired, wet the outer rim of your glass with lime juice and coat in sugar. Then, using a cocktail strainer, pour margarita over ice and top with strawberry slices and a sprig of basil.

Notes

Bon Appétit!