Raspberry Basil Margarita – A sweet, tart and refreshing cocktail that tastes like sunshine in a glass! This raspberry basil margarita is a fun twist on the classic and perfect for celebrating warmer days. Cheers!
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Ingredients list for the Raspberry Basil Margarita
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
- 1 cup blanco tequila
- 3 oz (90ml) Cointreau
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoon raw honey
- 4-6 basil leaves
- Ice cubes
- Sugar, for rimming the glasses
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Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Directions
1. Pour about 1/4 cup of sugar onto a small side plate. Rub the juiced lime around the edge of your glasses, then dip each glass into the plate of sugar to rim the edges. Fill each glass with ice cubes.
2. Place the raspberries, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and honey into a blender. Blend thoroughly on high until the raspberries are pulverized.
3. Finely chop basil leaves and place into the bottom of a decanter or cocktail shaker. Muddle the basil to release the flavors and oils.
4. Filter and pour the blended margarita ingredients into the decanter along with basil and stir vigorously to incorporate. Pour into iced glasses, enjoy!
