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Strawberry Basil Margarita
This Strawberry Basil Margarita is a balanced spring/summer sipper made with a combination of strawberry syrup, fresh basil, lemon, tequila, mezcal and orange liqueur.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Ingredients
- 4 basil leaves
- ¾ oz strawberry syrup
- 1½ oz tequila
- ½ oz mezcal
- ½ oz Cointreau
- 1 oz lemon juice
- Garnish: basil leaf
Strawberry Syrup
- 1½ cups hulled sliced strawberries
- 1 cup demerara sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
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Add basil leaves and strawberry syrup to a cocktail shaker and muddle.
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Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake until well-chilled.
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Double strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
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Garnish with a single basil leaf.
Strawberry Syrup
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Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, cook for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is a deep red and strawberries are softened. Cool to room temperature.
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Fine strain through a cheesecloth/coffee filter into a airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to use.
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Syrup should keep for approximately 2 weeks.