Blueberry Basil Margarita Recipe
Enjoy the refreshing and vibrant flavors of summer with this Blueberry Basil Margarita. Fresh blueberries, zesty lime, fragrant basil, and a splash of tequila come together in this delightful cocktail.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drink, Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 3–4 basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1.5 oz blanco tequila
- .5 oz triple sec (Cointreau)
- .5 oz honey or agave
- kosher salt and lime zest, for rim
- Salt Rim: Wet the rim of a glass with lime and dip into a mixture of kosher salt and lime zest.
- Muddle: In the glass, muddle blueberries, lime juice, basil, tequila, triple sec, and honey until well combined.
- Assemble: Fill the glass with ice and garnish with extra blueberries and a lime wedge.
Notes
- Ensure to use fresh, ripe blueberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/agave to suit your taste.
- You can customize the drink by adding more basil for a stronger herbal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Blueberry Basil Margarita, Cocktail, Drink, Summer Drink, Tequila Cocktail