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    Lemon Basil Margarita

    Posted On May 2, 2019 · Updated On Oct 18, 2020

    Lemon Basil Margarita

    This flavorful margarita takes taco night next-level.

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    how to make a lemon basil margaritaThis Lemon Basil Margarita recipe should be on your must-try list this week, and not just because of Cinco de Mayo. It's because tequila makes everything better! (Unless it's a hangover. Tequila might not help that.) It's also #MargaritaWeek, celebration of all things margarita hosted by my friend Kate Ramos. Check out Kate's Ginger Mezcal Fig Margarita recipe and her Spicy Raspberry Jalapeno Margarita too. So good! Fox & Briar made a color-changing margarita that I'm slightly afraid of, so I'll let y'all know if I give it a go.

    On the Lemon Basil Margarita! I add a splash of club soda, which is in no way traditional margarita-making protocol. You can leave the club soda out if you'd like, but if you do, use a smaller glass than I show pictured here, and cut the lemon simple syrup in half. Otherwise it'll be way too sweet.

    It’s easy to make your own simple syrup – just combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan over medium and stir until sugar dissolves and liquid becomes clear. Then boil the mixture for a minute or two, and allow it to cool. You can flavor your syrup with lemon by adding a few lemon wheels (seeds removed) while the syrup is cooking and then straining once it’s cool, or just buy some lemon simple syrup and skip the sugar-boiling part altogether.

    If you make a few Lemon Basil Margaritas for you and your friends, snap a photo and tag @gfreefoodie on Instagram - I love to see your creations! You can check out my Pomegranate Pineapple Margarita  recipe too, that was last year's #MargaritaWeek libation!

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    Lemon Basil Margarita

    Try this Lemon Basil Margarita recipe soon, because tequila-based decisions make the best stories.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time2 mins
    Total Time7 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Keyword: cocktail recipes, gluten-free alcohol, margarita recipe
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 251kcal
    Author: K.C. Cornwell

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Tequila
    • .5 ounce Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
    • 4-5 torn basil leaves
    • 1 oz. lemon simple syrup
    • club soda optional
    • garnish: lemon wedge and basil leaf
    • lemon sugar rim or salt rim optional but encouraged

    Instructions

    • If you're going to add a lemon sugar or salt rim to the glass, do that first, by rubbing a sliced lemon around the rim of a glass and ten dipping the rim in lemon sugar or salt.
    • Add the tequila, Grand Mariner or Triple Sec, torn basil leaves and lemon simple syrup to the glass, and stir briskly to combine. (You don;t want to beat up the basil, but you want it to release its flavorful oils.) 
    • Add ice to the glass, then fill with club soda. Stir to combine, then garnish with lemon wedge and a basil leaf.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Iron: 1mg

    Bottoms up!

    photos by Katie Roletto

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