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    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    Strawberry Basil Margarita

    Published: Apr 26, 2015 · Last modified: Dec 7, 2022 by Leslie Kiszka / This post may contain affiliate links.

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    5 from 2 votes
    Strawberry Basil Margarita | Stress Baking
    Strawberry Basil Margarita | Stress Baking
    Strawberry Basil Margarita | Stress Baking

    Sweet and savory join forces for your new favorite summer cocktail! Basil provides an unexpected and refreshing take to the standard strawberry margarita.

    Strawberry Basil Margarita

    Fresh ingredients from the garden! Gluten-free! Low-fat!

    This is how I’m justifying drinking this all the time. Frankly, if you took out the tequila you could drink this for breakfast. Right? Right.

    I never would have thought I would like the addition of herbs to my fruity summer cocktails, but I can thank a bartender friend of mine for making me one of these things years ago.

    These gorgeous, light, fresh liquidy things. I was hesitant at first, but after my first sip I was hooked.

    Strawberry Basil Margarita

    On the rocks, not blended

    Normally, I like my strawberry margaritas blended and as cold as you can get it. But for some reason, it’s not the same when I add basil. In my mind, frozen isn’t fresh – even if the ingredients are.

    A strawberry basil margarita needs to be muddled and served over ice. I’ve been trying to come up with a better word to describe this than “refreshing”. Because it is refreshing, but it’s more than that. Exhilarating? That’s overkill. Stimulating?

    Actually, for your taste buds – yes. They aren’t expecting the savory of the basil with the sweet of the strawberries.

    Strawberry Basil Margarita

    How many strawberry basil margaritas does this recipe make?

    I’ve written this as a single serving which makes it easy to multiply for whatever you need. I usually make these as single servings since it’s just for me, but if you make a pitcher’s worth it gets even better as it sits.

    The basil flavor becomes even more pronounced and it develops a nice rosy color. So basically, there’s no downside to making a pitcher and letting it hang out in your fridge (but no longer than 8 hours because then the basil leaves and strawberries turn into total mush – while it will still taste good, it won’t be the prettiest).

    Remember, that doesn’t mean I’m encouraging you to make a pitcher for yourself.

    [whisper] … probably.

    After you’ve made this recipe, please consider coming back to share your experience with others by leaving a comment below with a star rating!

    Strawberry basil margarita in a clear margarita glass with a salt rim garnished with a lime wedge and strawberry

    Strawberry Basil Margarita

    5 from 2 votes
    Sweet and savory join forces for your new favorite summer cocktail! Basil provides an unexpected and refreshing take to the standard strawberry margarita.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1 drink
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    Recommended Equipment

    • Small saucepan
    • Cocktail shaker
    • Muddler

    Ingredients
     
     

    Simple syrup

    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 ounces water

    Margarita

    • 4 strawberries, sliced or diced
    • 4 basil leaves
    • ¼ ounce lime juice
    • ¼ ounce orange juice
    • 2 ounces tequila
    • Salt or sugar, optional for rimming glass

    Instructions
     

    Simple syrup

    • Note: You can omit this step and these ingredients if you already have simple syrup on hand.
    • In a small saucepan, heat water and sugar until sugar dissolves and mixture is clear and no longer cloudy. This is your simple syrup! Set aside to cool or place in fridge to cool more quickly.
      ¼ cup granulated sugar | 2 ounces water

    Margarita

    • In a small bowl or glass, use a muddler or the bottom of a wooden spoon to muddle (aka: gently mash) strawberries, basil leaves, lime and orange juices.
      4 strawberries | 4 basil leaves | ¼ ounce lime juice | ¼ ounce orange juice
    • Place in a cocktail shaker with the tequila and filled with ice, add simple syrup to taste, and shake well.
      2 ounces tequila
    • It’s optional, but now is when you’d want to rim your serving glass with salt or sugar and fill with ice. Pour mixture into prepared glass, sans ice from the shaker, and garnish with a strawberry and lime slice. Enjoy!
      Salt or sugar

    Nutrition

    Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course Drink
    Cuisine American
    Author Leslie Kiszka
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    1. Alicia

      June 02, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      I made this with frozen strawberries that I thawed and it was delicious

      Reply
      • Leslie Kiszka

        June 04, 2021 at 8:01 am

        That’s great to hear, I’m so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Liz

      May 20, 2021 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      I’ve never been a fan of tequila but this combinatino of flavors is excellent. Really refreshing!

      Reply
      • Leslie Kiszka

        May 20, 2021 at 9:57 am

        @Liz, I’m so glad you like it! Thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment and rating, I really appreciate it.

        Reply

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