FROZEN STRAWBERRY-BASIL MARGARITA

Frozen Strawberry-Basil Margarita image

Fresh, fruity and oh, so cool, this strawberry-basil margarita may be the perfect summer cocktail. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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
Fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.