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Strawberry Basil Margaritas

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By Brooke Lark
Created Feb 27, 2012
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Garden fresh and utterly irresistible, this fruity margarita makes the most of summer's bounty for a fresh new flavor variation on the traditional cocktail.

Strawberry Basil Margaritas

  • Prep Time 5 min
  • Total 5 min
  • Servings 2
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup ice cubes (about 8 cubes)
  • 3 large fresh basil leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh basil, if desired
  • 2 whole strawberries, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In blender, place 1 cup strawberries, the tequila, liqueur, lemon juice and sugar. Cover; blend on high speed until strawberries are pureed. Add ice. Cover; blend 30 to 60 seconds longer or until ice is crushed. Add basil leaves. Cover; blend until basil is finely chopped and mixture is well blended.
  • Step 
    2
    Pour into 2 margarita glasses. Garnish each with 1 basil sprig and 1 strawberry. Serve immediately.

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