Strawberry Basil Margarita
From taco night to girls' night, Strawberry Basil Margaritas are the freshest summer sipper around. With all the tastes of the farmers' market, these tequila-based beauties are sure to become fan favorites.
Servings 2 cocktails
Calories 352kcal
Ingredients
For the Basil Simple Syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 20-25 basil leaves
For the Strawberry Basil Margaritas
- 1 ½ cups strawberries
- ½ cup blanco tequila
- ½ cup lime juice
- 2 ounces triple sec such as Cointreau
- 2 ounces basil syrup
- lime wedge for rim
- sugar for rim
- basil sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water and basil leaves. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Let cool completely. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain out basil leaves, and decant syrup into a glass jar. Store in up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
- In a blender, combine strawberries, tequila, lime juice, triple sec and basil simple syrup. Blend until completely smooth.
- Use a lime wedge to moisten the edge of a margarita glass. Pour 2 tablespoons of sugar onto a plate. Roll the outer edge of two glasses in the sugar.
- Pour margaritas into glasses. Garnish with a sprig of basil.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
