Love a good strawberry margarita? Also, try my Strawberry Champagne Margarita or Strawberry Basil Mocktail (if you are serving kiddos.) And whatever you do, be sure to serve it along with my 4-Ingredient Guacamole and/or Easy Mexican Corn with chips on the side.
Why Should You Make This Recipe
With simple ingredients, minimal preparation, and amazing flavor, this strawberry basil margarita recipe is guaranteed to be a lot of fun. Mixology has never been so easy!
- The combination of strawberry and basil makes the ultimate spring and summer cocktail for party time! Serve it as a festive summer drink on the Fourth of July, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and/or any hot day.
- If you have 5 minutes you can make this strawberry basil tequila cocktail— just like my Pineapple Margarita and Blueberry Margarita.
- Easily multiply the recipe to make a strawberry basil margarita pitcher for a crowd or follow it written for a happy hour drink for two.
Ingredients
To make strawberry basil margaritas, gather strawberries, fresh basil leaves, freshly squeezed lime juice, Honey Syrup, silver tequila, orange liqueur, and ice cubes.
For the lime salt, you’ll need kosher salt, lime zest, and a wedge of lime.
Helpful Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
Zesty, tangy, and bright, this basil strawberry cocktail recipe will tickle your tastebuds with every sip. You can even give your drink a fun twist with these mixologist-approved tips.
- Fresh is best: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients. Fresh strawberries, fresh basil, and fresh lime juice will make your margarita’s flavors pop.
- Simple syrup: I prefer to use homemade Honey Simple Syrup in this recipe, but store-bought simple syrup can be a simple substitute.
- Tequila Blanco: Though I use 1800 Silver Tequila in my margarita, any silver tequila or even gold tequila would work in this recipe.
- Triple Sec: If you have it use Cointreau or Grand Marnier. If not, any triple sec would work in this basil strawberry margarita recipe.
- Virgin Margarita: Simply omit triple sec and tequila to make this a mocktail. And while you are at it, whip up one of these Strawberry Limeade Popsicles too!
- Other fresh herbs: Not a fan of basil flavor? You can use other fresh herbs like fresh mint and fresh rosemary in this homemade margarita recipe.
How to Make This Recipe
Even beginner bartenders can make this delicious strawberry basil cocktail with ease. Two simple preparation methods make this margarita recipe twice as easy to make.
On the Rocks
Making strawberry margaritas on the rocks is as easy as it can be. Simply follow the below steps to have the most refreshing drink in no time:
- Prepare the salt: Combine the kosher salt and lime zest on a small plate.
- Salt the rim: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass. Then, press the rim of the glass into the salt mixture so that it adheres to the glass.
- Muddle the ingredients: Muddle the strawberries, basil, lime juice, and honey simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Shake the cocktail: Add the tequila and orange liqueur to the shaker and shake to combine. Then add ice to the mixture and shake for another 30 seconds.
- Serve: Strain the liquid into the prepared margarita glasses. If desired, garnish the drink with strawberries, extra basil, and a slice of lime.
Frozen
For a frozen strawberry margarita with basil, place strawberries, basil leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, silver tequila, orange liqueur, and one cup of ice cubes into a blender. Then, blend the ingredients at high speed until they reach your preferred consistency.
Taste for sweetness and add in if necessary. If you do, give it one more whiz and pour the frozen strawberry basil margaritas into prepared glasses, and garnish them with a couple of strawberries and a sprig of basil.
How to Make a Pitcher of Strawberry Margaritas
One sign of a good margarita is that it’s easy to make for a crowd. If you’re looking to make a strawberry margarita on the rocks in a pitcher, you have two easy options:
- Make a bigger batch: This recipe can be multiplied as many times as necessary to serve your guests. Simply follow the instructions as listed using the required amount of ingredients.
- Limeade strawberry margarita (The Quick Method!): If you are in need of a super quick way of making a larger batch of strawberry margaritas, you can use storebought frozen limeade concentrate instead of fresh lime juice. For 1 can (12 oz.) of limeade concentrate, I use 2 cups of strawberries, a cup of basil, 2 ¼ cups of tequila, ⅓ cup triple sec, and 2 ½ cups of water.
Muddle the fruit, mix the rest of the ingredients, and let the mixture sit in the fridge for 4 hours. Then, garnish and serve.
Make-Ahead & Storage Instructions
One good thing about this recipe is that you can make it in advance. Whether you’re making a strawberry margarita pitcher recipe or a boozy treat for two, you can save time with a little bit of advance prep.
You can prepare a portion of this recipe up to one day ahead of time. Simply muddle together all your ingredients except the alcohol and ice. Then, store the mixture in an airtight container in the fridge.
When ready to drink, put the refrigerated mixture, tequila, triple sec, and ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake the mixture for 30 seconds, strain it into a prepared margarita glass, and serve.
Alternatively, you can mix everything in a pitcher.
FAQs
To make a strawberry mocktail recipe, simply omit the tequila and triple sec from this recipe. All you’ll need to do is muddle together the strawberries, basil, lime juice, and simple syrup. Then, shake the mixture with ice for 30 seconds, and strain into a prepared margarita glass.
Strawberry margaritas are made out of strawberries, lime juice, simple syrup, silver tequila, orange liqueur, and ice.
Other Tequila Cocktail Recipes You Might Like
One of the best ways to cool down a hot summer day is with fruity margarita recipes. If you want a great homemade margarita with a delicious twist, look no further than these tasty tequila cocktails.
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Strawberry Basil Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
For the lime salt:
- 4 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons lime zest, plus one lime wedge
For The Margarita:
- 12 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, plus more for garnish
- 10-12 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 ounces lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 ounces honey simple syrup, or simple syrup
- 4 ounces of silver tequila, or your favorite tequila blanco
- 1 ounce of orange liqueur
- Ice cubes
Instructions
On The Rocks:
- Place kosher salt and lime zest on a shallow plate. Mix to combine.
- Run the lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or rock glass and press the rim into the salt-lime mixture to adhere.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle together strawberries, basil, lime juice, and honey simple syrup.
- Add tequila and orange liquor and shake until combined. Add ice and shake for another 30 seconds. Give it a taste and if preferred, add in more simple syrup and shake one last time.
- Strain margarita into the prepared glass. Garnish with fresh strawberries, basil leaves, and a slice of lime.
Frozen:
- Place kosher salt and lime zest on a shallow plate. Mix to combine.
- Run the lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or rock glass and press the rim into the salt-lime mixture to adhere.
- Place strawberries, basil leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, tequila, orange liquor, and a cup of ice cubes into a blender. Blend on high speed until all the ingredients are pulverized.
- Pour into margarita glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries and basil leaves.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness: Be sure to give it a taste before pouring into margarita glasses and add more if necessary.
- Make it a day ahead: You can prepare a portion of this recipe up to one day ahead of time. If you decide to do so, simply muddle together all your ingredients except the alcohol and ice. Then, store the mixture in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to drink, put the refrigerated mixture, tequila, triple sec, and ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake the mixture for 30 seconds, strain it into a prepared margarita glass, and serve.
- Make it for a large crowd in a pitcher: This recipe can be multiplied easily, especially if you are serving a crowd. Simply follow the instructions as listed using the required amount of ingredients and serve with lots of ice.
- Limeade strawberry margarita served in a pithcher(The Quick Method!): If you are in need of a super quick way of making a larger batch of strawberry margaritas, you can use storebought frozen limeade concentrate instead of fresh lime juice. For 1 can (12 oz.) of limeade concentrate, I use 2 cups of strawberries, a cup of basil, 2 ¼ cups of tequila, ⅓ cup triple sec, and 2 ½ cups of water. Muddle the fruit, mix the rest of the ingredients, and let the mixture sit in the fridge for 4 hours. Then, garnish and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Looove this fresh and vibrant margarita, Ayse! And, I love the floral notes of the honey simple… a perfect combination of flavors so beautifully captured!
I appreciate your frustrations. Living in a small town often feels like an island. Our resources in town are very limited and I usually don’t want to leave my island and drive 30 minutes or more to get what I need… like fresh basil, lol. But for this drink, I think I’ll make an exception. Looks and sounds delish!
Ha ha… We have some bad days and then some really good days. I guess that is how life is, no?
Thank you for stopping by Malia!
As always, beautiful images and recipe. I can imagine it would be difficult at times to live in such a small place, gorgeous indeed and many pluses (I will think of you swimming in the blue warm ocean when I’m freezing in a couple months) however still small and you’re a woman of the world. I’ve found Expat life to be quite an experience, one that makes us ask questions of ourselves and the new world around us that no longer tells us who we are, It’s both liberating and incredibly isolating at the same time even among many people. In my home country of Costa Rica it is the same, we have an expression “Pura Vida” which means pure life, it’s wonderful…we embrace life like few others but it also comes with a ” life is life, everything will eventually get done” someday! X from
Munich
Thank you Adriana…
Yes, it is really amazing to not have to worry about cold. But then sometimes you miss it. Since I didn’t grow up here, it is weird to not have winters. Still, we are all making the best out of it, no?
BTW, Costa Rica is one of the top places on our destinations-to-see list. I guess, I know who to ask for suggestions…:))
Cheers!
Ahh don’t get me started on the hardships of island living but on the bright side, there is always something to take your mind off the negative. Ceren is such a beauty and you are so talented, your gorgeous photos makes me want a basil margarita right now! Maybe a margarita date soon? 🙂
Thank you my friend. Thank GOD for great friends, who I get to share this beauty and the frustrations. 🙂
Ceren and you are like sisters, no? I feel your pain of island life having had that similar experience. That drink looks fabulously refreshing! I hope to try it soon.
We are!.. She is so pretty isn’t she.
Thank you Monica. I know you have been there.. 🙂
Aysegul, you are beautiful! The margarita is almost as pretty as you! 😉 And don’t get me started on the location…wow! Stunning beach. Since I love basil, I’d probably be a big fan of this margarita too. I can’t wait to give the recipe a try. Even though you’ve described some of the hardships of where you live, you still make island living look like a total dream <3
Beeta,
Thank you so much for your kind comments. The person you see in the photos are my best friend Ceren. I was the person behind the camera. And I totally agree with you, she is gorgeous. Inside & Out.
Yes, this drink is truly delicious. I hope you’ll get a chance to make it soon.
Cheers!