Drink of the Month: Strawberry Basil Margarita

Drink of the Month: Strawberry Basil Margarita

SWB's Drink of the Month for July is a Strawberry Basil Margarita! Try your hand at making this delicious margarita, a great treat for warm weather.

Ingredients

• 1/2 Pint Strawberries

• 1/2 Cup Tequila

• 1.5 Ounce Cointreau

• 1 Lime, Juiced

• 2-3 Fresh Basil Sprigs

• 1 Tablespoon Honey

• Ice

• Kosher Salt

Directions

1. Blend the strawberries, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and honey.

2. Lime the rim of a glass and place the glass rim-side down in kosher salt to coat the rim..

3. Muddle the basil leaves (Click here to learn: How to Muddle).

4. Place a few pieces of ice and muddled basil leaves in each salted glass

5. Pour the drink and enjoy!