Basil Margarita
Tequila blanco and basil share an affinity that few ingredient pairings can claim — this margarita riff leans into that, with lime keeping it sharp and alive.
Served in a Rocks glass · Garnish: Basil leaf, lime wheel · Difficulty: easy
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila Blanco
- 6 leaves Fresh Basil
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Agave Syrup
- 0.5 oz Triple Sec
Instructions
- Muddle basil with agave syrup in a shaker.
- Add tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice.
- Shake vigorously.
- Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Salt rim optional. Garnish with a basil leaf.