Strawberry Basil Margarita

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This Strawberry Basil Margarita was inspired by the need for something fun and refreshing this winter. We have had so much rain lately that I just needed a reminder that warmer days were coming. We have been packing for our big move and I just needed a little libation as a reward. Made with fresh strawberries, basil and tequila, this is one refreshing cocktail.

With just a few ingredients,

This colorful, delightful drink is ready. Perfect for a brunch, happy hour or gathering, you truly need no excuse to make these, but if you need one and you are surviving your winter, I say that is a good enough excuse right there to celebrate!

 Strawberry Basil Margarita

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Strawberry Basil Margarita

Servings 2

Author Raquel Pineira

Ingredients

• 8 medium strawberries washed & stems removed
• 3 medium basil leaves
• 2 oz lime juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 2 oz Tequila
• 1 oz Cointreau
• ice
• 2 small basil leaves and 2 strawberries for garnish

Instructions

• Cut strawberries in half and muddle in a martini shaker.
• Add remaining ingredients (except the garnish) into shaker with ice and shake well.
• Pour ice in 2 glasses.
• Pour shaker ingredients over ice
• Garnish with a strawberry and basil leaf.

The muddler can be used in glasses or in the shaker. If you do not have one and like fruity drinks, I would suggest this one. They are really nice to have on hand and work better than a spoon. Luckily, I had not packed my muddler yet although I did pack my margarita glasses. Luckily I had these tall highball tumbler glasses, still remaining in my cupboard.

Margaritas are one of my favorite drinks and I prefer the flavored ones. This flavor combination is a new favorite. What are you celebrating this week?