Why Should You Make This Recipe
With simple ingredients, minimal preparation, and amazing flavor, this strawberry basil margarita recipe is guaranteed to be a lot of fun. Mixology has never been so easy!
The combination of strawberry and basil makes the ultimate spring and summer cocktail for party time! Serve it as a festive summer drink on the Fourth of July, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and/or any hot day.If you have 5 minutes you can make this strawberry basil tequila cocktail— just like my Pineapple Margarita and Blueberry Margarita.Easily multiply the recipe to make a strawberry basil margarita pitcher for a crowd or follow it written for a happy hour drink for two.
Ingredients
To make strawberry basil margaritas, gather strawberries, fresh basil leaves, freshly squeezed lime juice, Honey Syrup, silver tequila, orange liqueur, and ice cubes. For the lime salt, you’ll need kosher salt, lime zest, and a wedge of lime.
How to Make This Recipe
Even beginner bartenders can make this delicious strawberry basil cocktail with ease. Two simple preparation methods make this margarita recipe twice as easy to make.
Fresh is best: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients. Fresh strawberries, fresh basil, and fresh lime juice will make your margarita’s flavors pop.Simple syrup: I prefer to use homemade Honey Simple Syrup in this recipe, but store-bought simple syrup can be a simple substitute.Tequila Blanco: Though I use 1800 Silver Tequila in my margarita, any silver tequila or even gold tequila would work in this recipe.Triple Sec: If you have it use Cointreau or Grand Marnier. If not, any triple sec would work in this basil strawberry margarita recipe.Virgin Margarita: Simply omit triple sec and tequila to make this a mocktail. And while you are at it, whip up one of these Strawberry Limeade Popsicles too!Other fresh herbs: Not a fan of basil flavor? You can use other fresh herbs like fresh mint and fresh rosemary in this homemade margarita recipe.
On the Rocks
Making strawberry margaritas on the rocks is as easy as it can be. Simply follow the below steps to have the most refreshing drink in no time:
Frozen
For a frozen strawberry margarita with basil, place strawberries, basil leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, silver tequila, orange liqueur, and one cup of ice cubes into a blender. Then, blend the ingredients at high speed until they reach your preferred consistency. Taste for sweetness and add in if necessary. If you do, give it one more whiz and pour the frozen strawberry basil margaritas into prepared glasses, and garnish them with a couple of strawberries and a sprig of basil.
How to Make a Pitcher of Strawberry Margaritas
One sign of a good margarita is that it’s easy to make for a crowd. If you’re looking to make a strawberry margarita on the rocks in a pitcher, you have two easy options:
Make a bigger batch: This recipe can be multiplied as many times as necessary to serve your guests. Simply follow the instructions as listed using the required amount of ingredients. Limeade strawberry margarita (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.
Make-Ahead & Storage Instructions
One good thing about this recipe is that you can make it in advance. Whether you’re making a strawberry margarita pitcher recipe or a boozy treat for two, you can save time with a little bit of advance prep. You can prepare a portion of this recipe up to one day ahead of time. 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. Alternatively, you can mix everything in a pitcher.
Other Tequila Cocktail Recipes You Might Like
One of the best ways to cool down a hot summer day is with fruity margarita recipes. If you want a great homemade margarita with a delicious twist, look no further than these tasty tequila cocktails.
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