Strawberry Basil Margarita Summer Cocktail Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Basil Margarita that combines fresh strawberries, aromatic basil, and classic tequila flavors, perfect for summer gatherings or a relaxing evening cocktail.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Herbs
- ½ pint fresh strawberries
- 2–3 basil sprigs
- 1 lime, juiced (about an ounce)
Liquids
- ½ cup blanco tequila
- 1.5 oz. Cointreau
- 1 tablespoon honey, raw if you have it
Other
- Ice (as needed)
- Kosher salt (for rimming glasses)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and hull the fresh strawberries carefully to remove the green tops. Juice the lime to extract approximately one ounce of fresh lime juice. Pick the basil leaves from the stems, discarding any tough or woody parts.
- Blend: In a blender, combine the hulled strawberries, blanco tequila, Cointreau, freshly squeezed lime juice, raw honey, and basil leaves. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and well combined, creating a vibrant, flavorful margarita base.
- Prepare Glasses: Moisten the rims of your serving glasses and dip them into kosher salt to coat the edges evenly, adding a classic salty touch that complements the cocktail.
- Serve: Fill each glass with ample ice to keep the drink chilled. Pour the blended margarita mixture over the ice and garnish with an extra fresh strawberry and a basil leaf for visual appeal and an added burst of aroma. Serve immediately for best taste and freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust honey sweetness to taste depending on the sweetness of your strawberries.
- For a stronger basil aroma, gently bruise the basil leaves before blending.
- Rimming the glass with kosher salt is optional but enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Can be made in larger batches and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours but best served fresh.
Keywords: strawberry basil margarita, summer cocktail, fresh strawberry cocktail, tequila margarita, basil cocktail, blended margarita
