Frozen Strawberry Basil Margaritas
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 margaritas 1x
- Category: beverage, cocktail, cinco de mayo
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: mexican
Description
A fresh twist on a classic! Strawberry Basil Margarita with Basil-Salt rim. Naturally sweetened!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 margaritas 1x
- Category: beverage, cocktail, cinco de mayo
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: mexican
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 margaritas 1x
- Category: beverage, cocktail, cinco de mayo
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: mexican
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Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen, see note)
- 3 oz. silver tequila
- 1 oz. Contreau
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/8 cup agave sweetener
- 1–2 cups ice
- Basil-salt rim:
- 2 large basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1 lime wedge, for rimming
Instructions
- Place all ingredients for the margarita into a high powered blender. Puree until smooth.
- Finely chop the basil leaves and place in a the base of a mortar and pestle along with the salt and sugar. Finely crush the basil leaves into the sugar and salt. If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, use a small food processor (make sure the leaves are very dry) or crush with the back of a large knife.
- Place the basil salt onto a small plate. Rub the squeezed lime around the rim of each glass then roll the rim of each glass in the salt.
- Divide the margarita mix among 4 glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
Both fresh and frozen strawberries work here. If you are using frozen, start with only 1/4 cup of ice and go from there. The strength of your blender will determine how much you need. If you over blend and it’s too thick, thin with a little water or more fresh lime juice.
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