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Strawberry Basil Margarita Recipe

This Strawberry Basil Margarita recipe is made with an herbal twist using the classic margarita flavors. Fresh basil is first muddled with strawberries and then blended with tequila, honey simple syrup, lime juice, and triple sec. It comes together in about 5 minutes, this is the must-try summer tequila cocktail recipe!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 282 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the lime salt:
  • 4 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest plus one lime wedge
For The Margarita:
  • 12 fresh strawberries hulled and sliced, plus more for garnish
  • 10-12 fresh basil leaves plus more for garnish
  • 2 ounces lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 ounces honey simple syrup or simple syrup
  • 4 ounces of silver tequila or your favorite tequila blanco
  • 1 ounce of orange liqueur
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

On The Rocks:
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  1. Place kosher salt and lime zest on a shallow plate. Mix to combine.
  2. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or rock glass and press the rim into the salt-lime mixture to adhere.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, muddle together strawberries, basil, lime juice, and honey simple syrup.
  4. Add tequila and orange liquor and shake until combined. Add ice and shake for another 30 seconds. Give it a taste and if preferred, add in more simple syrup and shake one last time.
  5. Strain margarita into the prepared glass. Garnish with fresh strawberries, basil leaves, and a slice of lime.
Frozen:
  1. Place kosher salt and lime zest on a shallow plate. Mix to combine.
  2. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or rock glass and press the rim into the salt-lime mixture to adhere.
  3. Place strawberries, basil leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, tequila, orange liquor, and a cup of ice cubes into a blender. Blend on high speed until all the ingredients are pulverized.
  4. Pour into margarita glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries and basil leaves.

Notes

  • Simply follow the instructions as listed using the required amount of ingredients and serve with lots of ice.
  • : If you are in need of a super quick way of making a larger batch of strawberry margaritas, you can use storebought frozen limeade concentrate instead of fresh lime juice. For 1 can (12 oz.) of limeade concentrate, I use 2 cups of strawberries, a cup of basil,  2 ¼ cups of tequila, ⅓ cup triple sec, and 2 ½ cups of water. Muddle the fruit, mix the rest of the ingredients, and let the mixture sit in the fridge for 4 hours. Then, garnish and serve.
  • Adjust sweetness: Be sure to give it a taste before pouring into margarita glasses and add more if necessary.
  • Make it a day ahead: You can prepare a portion of this recipe up to one day ahead of time. If you decide to do so, simply muddle together all your ingredients except the alcohol and ice. Then, store the mixture in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to drink, put the refrigerated mixture, tequila, triple sec, and ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake the mixture for 30 seconds, strain it into a prepared margarita glass, and serve.
  • Make it for a large crowd in a pitcher: This recipe can be multiplied easily, especially if you are serving a crowd. Simply follow the instructions as listed using the required amount of ingredients and serve with lots of ice.
  • Limeade strawberry margarita served in a pithcher(The Quick Method!): If you are in need of a super quick way of making a larger batch of strawberry margaritas, you can use storebought frozen limeade concentrate instead of fresh lime juice. For 1 can (12 oz.) of limeade concentrate, I use 2 cups of strawberries, a cup of basil,  2 ¼ cups of tequila, ⅓ cup triple sec, and 2 ½ cups of water. Muddle the fruit, mix the rest of the ingredients, and let the mixture sit in the fridge for 4 hours. Then, garnish and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 175mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 129IU (3%) Vitamin C 52mg (58%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282

% Daily Value*

Calories 282kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Potassium 175mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 129IU 3%
Vitamin C 52mg 58%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.