FROZEN STRAWBERRY BASIL MARGARITA

PREP TIME

10 mins

TOTAL TIME

10 mins

 

A fresh twist on a classic! Strawberry Basil Margarita with Basil-Salt rim. Naturally sweetened!

Author: Alex Caspero

Recipe type: beverage, cocktail, cinco de mayo

Cuisine: mexican

Serves: 4 margaritas

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen, see note)
• 3 oz. silver tequila
• 1 oz. Contreau
• 4 fresh basil leaves
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• ⅛ 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

1. Place all ingredients for the margarita into a high powered blender. Puree until smooth.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 ¼ 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.