Strawberry Basil Margarita -

Strawberry Basil Margarita

A delightful combination of fresh Strawberries and Basil boiled into a delicious syrup then combined with your favorite Tequila, Cointreau and fresh lime juice

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Course Drinks

Servings

Equipment

1 Sauce Pan
1 Fine Mesh Strainer

Ingredients

1 Lb Fresh Strawberries Sliced
1/2 Cup Fresh Basil, Chopped and Packed
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Water

Cocktail

1 1/2 Oz Silver Tequila
1 Oz Cointreau
1 Oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
1 1/2 Oz Strawberry Basil Syrup

Instructions

To make Strawberry Basil Syrup bring water and sugar to a boil - turn down to simmer and add berries and basil
Smash the berries while the mixture is simmering
Simmer mixture for about 15 minutes until thickens then cool

Cockail

Mix Tequila, Cointreau, Fresh Squeezed Lime and the Strawberry Basil Syrup in a cocktail shaker over ice and shake well
Pour into margarita glass filled with ice
Garnish with a Fresh Strawberry and a sprig of Basil