STRAWBERRY BASIL MARGARITA

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I created this one night to use up some summer strawberries and some of my basil. What a refreshing and delicious summer drink! I know it sounds unusual, but try it and see!

Provided by Muffinmom

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup hulled strawberries
¼ cup tequila
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau ®
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 large basil leaves
8 ice cubes

Steps:

  • Combine the strawberries, tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, lemon juice, sugar, and basil leaves in a blender; mix on low until smooth. Add the ice and puree until the ice is crushed, 30 to 60 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1.6 mg, Sugar 19 g

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