Refreshing Frozen Strawberry Basil Margaritas
A quick and easy frozen margarita with a refreshing twist of fresh basil and sweet strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings and hot days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) frozen strawberries
- 10 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup (120ml) tequila blanco
- 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau), optional
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) simple syrup, adjust to taste
- 1 cup (240ml) ice cubes
- Salt for rimming the glass, optional
Instructions
- Pour some coarse salt onto a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rims of your glasses and dip them into the salt to coat. Set aside to dry while you prepare the drink.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice until you have about 1/4 cup (60ml). Strain out any seeds.
- Add frozen strawberries, fresh basil leaves, tequila blanco, orange liqueur, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and ice cubes into the blender.
- Pulse on high for about 30-45 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and slushy. Adjust thickness by adding water or more lime juice if too thick, or more ice cubes if too thin.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more simple syrup or lime juice as desired. Blend briefly again to mix.
- Pour into prepared glasses and garnish with a fresh basil leaf or a strawberry on the rim.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Pulse basil with tequila and lime juice first to release flavor without bitterness. Use frozen strawberries for best texture. Avoid over-blending to prevent ice melting and watering down the drink. Rim glass with salt for added flavor contrast, optional. For non-alcoholic version, omit tequila and orange liqueur and replace with sparkling or coconut water with extra lime and syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: frozen margarita, strawberry margarita, basil margarita, summer drink, cocktail, tequila, refreshing drink