Description
Cool down with this Summer Strawberry Basil Margarita Drink Recipe. Made with fresh strawberries, basil, lime juice, and tequila, this vibrant cocktail is the perfect summer refreshment. Fruity, herbaceous, and slightly tangy—ideal for BBQs, poolside parties, or relaxing evenings.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
4–6 fresh basil leaves
2 oz silver tequila
1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
Ice
Salt or sugar for rimming (optional)
Lime wedge and extra basil for garnish
Instructions
Rim your glass with lime and dip in salt or sugar if desired.
In a shaker, muddle strawberries and basil until fragrant and juicy.
Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice.
Shake well for 15–20 seconds.
Strain into a glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a lime wedge and basil leaf. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for maximum flavor.
For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with ice.
Adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup as desired.
Can be made non-alcoholic by substituting soda water for tequila and triple sec.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1 mg