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Strawberry Basil Margarita

Sweet, tart, and refreshing, this cocktail is the ultimate summer sipper!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

ingredients

  • 3 strawberries hulled
  • 4 basil leaves
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1/2 oz agave
  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau or triple sec

instructions

  • In the bottom of an empty cocktail shaker, add strawberries, basil leaves, lime juice, and agave. Muddle together until strawberries are broken up.
  • Top with tequila and Cointreau. Add ice and shake well.
  • Strain into cocktail glass filled with ice. Garnish and serve.

notes

to make it a big batch (6 cocktails):
1 lb strawberries, hulled
1/2 cup basil leaves
1 1/2 cups tequila
1 cup lime juice
3/4 cup cointreau or triple sec
3 Tbsp agave
Muddle strawberries, basil, lime juice and agave in the bottom of a pitcher.
Add tequila, Cointreau and plenty of ice. Stir well to combine. You can either strain out the drink before serving or serve as is!
Cuisine: Summer
Category: Booze