DRINKS

Frozen Strawberry Basil Margaritas

Prep 5 mins
Ice Making Time 25-40 mins
Total 45 mins
Easy
Serves 1

TlP: Prep your ice ahead with your ice maker – so you can dive right into today’s drink!

NOTE: This recipe uses a blender and an ice maker.

Metric Imperial

Bullet ice

240 ml frozen sliced strawberries (sweetened)

60 ml frozen limeade concentrate

60 ml silver tequila

30 ml Cointreau

30 ml fresh lime juice

1 pinch kosher salt

2 fresh basil leaves

30 g granulated sugar

5 g lime zest

Lime wedges (for garnish)

Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Bullet ice

1 cup frozen sliced strawberries (sweetened)

1/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate

2 oz silver tequila

1 oz Cointreau

1 oz fresh lime juice

1 pinch kosher salt

2 fresh basil leaves

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tsp lime zest

Lime wedges (for garnish)

Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

STEP 1:

Mix the rim: Combine granulated sugar and lime zest on a small plate, mixing well with a fork.

STEP 2:

Prep the glasses: Run a lime wedge around the rims of two margarita glasses.

STEP 3:

Coat the rim: Dip the rims into the sugar mixture to coat. Set aside.

STEP 4:

In a high-powered blender, combine ice, frozen sliced strawberries, frozen limeade concentrate, silver tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, kosher salt, and fresh basil leaves.

STEP 5:

Blend on high speed until smooth and slushy.

STEP 6:

Serve in prepared glasses, garnish with lime wedges and fresh basil leaves.