Refreshingly Sweet Strawberry Basil Margarita Summer Cocktail
Enjoy the Strawberry Basil Margarita Summer Cocktail, featuring fresh strawberries, basil, and tequila for a refreshing summer drink.
Strawberry Basil Margarita Summer Cocktail Recipe
Refresh your taste buds with the Strawberry Basil Margarita Summer Cocktail, a blend that hits all the right notes of sweet, tart, and herbal flavours. This vibrant drink combines fresh strawberries and fragrant basil with tequila to create a festive council that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. It’s a straightforward recipe that promises to be the highlight of your summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- ½ pint fresh strawberries
- ½ c. blanco tequila
- 1.5 oz. Cointreau
- 1 lime, juiced (about an ounce)
- 1 tablespoon honey, raw if you have it
- 2-3 basil sprigs
- ice
- kosher salt
Instructions:
Prepare the Strawberry Blend:
- Add tequila, fresh strawberries, Cointreau, lime juice, and honey to a blender.
Blend until the strawberries are completely pulverized.
Muddle the Basil:
- Place the chopped basil in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and gently muddle to release flavors.
Combine:
- Pour the blended strawberry mixture over the muddled basil in the cocktail shaker. You can either stir or shake according to your preference to mix well.
Serve:
- Rim a glass with salt and fill with ice (crushed is preferred for this recipe).
- Pour the strawberry and basil margarita mixture into the prepared glass.
Enjoy:
- Sip and savor the taste of summer with this sweet, tart, and refreshing cocktail.
Serving Suggestions
- Grilled Shrimp Skewers
- Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
- Crostini with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Strawberries
- Chicken or Pork Tacos with Fresh Pico de Gallo
- Cucumber Ribbon Salad
Tips and Tricks
- The recipe suggests that with the natural sweetness of the strawberries and the honey, there is no need for additional sugar.
- Chopped basil should be muddled well in the cocktail shaker to release its aromatic oils and flavors into the cocktail.
- Whether you stir or shake the cocktail after combining it with the muddled basil is up to you, so “do your thing” and mix it according to your preference.
