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Strawberry Basil Margarita
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Instructions
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Placed the strawberries, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and honey into the bowl of a blend or food processor; blend on high until fully pureed.
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Pour the kosher salt onto a small plate. Run the juiced lime around the edge of the glass. Dip both glasses into the salt so that the rims are covered.
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Place half of the chopped basil into each glass. Muddle the basil until you smell it.
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Fill each glass with ice and pour half of the strawberry mixture into each glass. Garnish with extra sprigs of basil.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Muddle Basil Gently 🌿Lightly tap basil leaves with the back of a spoon rather than aggressively muddling to release oils without bruising and turning bitter.
- Macerate Strawberries in Advance 🍓Cut strawberries and toss with a teaspoon of honey 15-20 minutes before mixing to release their natural juices and intensify flavor.
- Chill Your Glassware 🧊Pre-chill margarita glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to keep the drink perfectly cold longer and prevent the ice from melting too quickly.
- Use Fresh Lime Juice Only 🍋Always squeeze fresh limes just before mixing—bottled lime juice will dull the bright, tart flavor that defines this cocktail's character.
- Salt Rim Technique Matters 🧂Wet the rim with a strawberry-lime juice mixture instead of plain lime juice to create a complementary flavored salt rim that enhances the drink.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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