Strawberry Basil Margarita Summer Cocktail
Beat the heat this summer with a refreshing Strawberry Basil Margarita! This vibrant cocktail beautifully pairs the sweetness of ripe strawberries with fragrant basil for a delicious twist on the classic margarita. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy evening at home, this easy-to-make drink is sure to impress your guests and elevate your mood.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 2 oz high-quality blanco tequila
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup (made from equal parts sugar and water)
Instructions
- In a shaker, muddle the strawberries and basil leaves together until juicy.
- Add tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with a basil leaf or strawberry slice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg