Strawberry Margarita

Name: Strawberry Margarita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lime wedge; Coarse sugar, optional; 1-1/2 ounces blanco tequila; 1 ounce triple sec; 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 cup frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries; 4 fresh basil leaves, optional; Fresh strawberries, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

A strawberry margarita is made just like a classic margarita, but the strawberries take it to the most delicious next level.

Ingredients

1 lime wedge
Coarse sugar, optional
1-1/2 ounces blanco tequila
1 ounce triple sec
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cup frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries
4 fresh basil leaves, optional
Fresh strawberries, optional

Directions

If desired, moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge and sprinkle sugar on a plate; dip rim in sugar.
Place tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, strawberries and, if desired, basil in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge and, if desired, strawberries and additional basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 256 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein.

Fresh, fruity and oh, so cool, this strawberry-basil margarita may be the perfect summer cocktail. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

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