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basil margarita

5-Star Basil Margarita Recipe: Your New Summer Obsession


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing basil margarita with a herbal twist.


Ingredients

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  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp agave syrup
  • Ice
  • Salt for rim (optional)

Instructions

  1. Muddle basil leaves in a shaker.
  2. Add tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and agave syrup.
  3. Fill shaker with ice and shake well.
  4. Strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with a basil leaf.

Notes

  • Use fresh basil for best flavor.
  • Adjust sweetness with more or less agave syrup.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: basil margarita, tequila cocktail, herbal drink