I am going to step outside my usual focus on family-friendly recipes today to share something with you that is strictly for us grown-ups. Because, let's face it, sometimes these kids just drive us to drink, am I right?!? 😉 Seriously though, I like to have a nice cocktail from time to time, especially on the weekend. And is there anything that tastes better than a frozen cocktail on a hot summer day?
Well, there may be a few things, but a frozen cocktail is right up towards the top of that list! 🙂 So, when we recently had friends over for a barbecue on the Fourth of July (in 90 degree heat), I decided to offer frozen strawberry basil margaritas to our guests. The guys, by and large, stuck to beer, but we gals enjoyed these sweet, refreshing drinks that afternoon.
This recipe evolved in 2 phases, actually. When we had people over for the barbecue, I actually used a strawberry margarita mix, along with a few fresh strawberries and fresh basil, ice, and tequila. It was delicious, but a little on the sweet side. So a few days later I decided to try making my own, without using the prepared mix.
That ended up being a great idea, mostly because I got to tinker with the ingredients and taste-test along the way! By the time I achieved what I thought was the best balance of ingredients, I was feeling it a bit, LOL! But it was a lot of fun and I am super-pleased with the results. The only thing I would want to work on a bit more is how the color of the drink turned out. I would have liked it to be a little more of a strawberry red, but for some reason the red of the strawberries got toned down in the blending process.
It may have been the green of the basil leaves that did it. Nonetheless, the drink tasted AMAZING. Luckily, I didn't do so much taste-testing that I couldn't hold the camera straight, ha! DH and I enjoyed drinking these while watching the Phillies game after I was done (and the Phillies won! Woohoo!)
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Frozen Strawberry Basil Margaritas
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the strawberries, ice cubes, and basil leaves in a blender.1 cup frozen strawberries, 8 ice cubes, 6 to 8 basil leaves
- Add in the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, salt, and sugar.2 ½ ounces tequila, 1 ½ ounces triple sec, 2 ounces lime juice, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons sugar
- Blend until ice is crushed and all ingredients are well mixed.
- Serve in pretty glasses with fresh strawberries and basil garnish.
Notes
- If you would like to use fresh strawberries instead of frozen, increase the amount of ice to get a nice thick consistency.
- To make this for the kids, substitute ½ cup of orange juice for the tequila and triple sec.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Julie
the mixes are often very sweet aren't they? This looks delicious, I like the real colour rather than it looking very artificial.
Chas
The kids and I have been cleaning and purging all day. I'm thinking these sound fantastic right now!
Thanks for sharing on To Grandma's House We Go!
Debrashoppeno5
This looks so refreshing and delicious. Hits the spot on these hot summer days.
Renee'sKitchenAdventures
I love the combination of strawberries and basil. I bet this is a super delicious drink! Perfect for the summer!
Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats
Ok, these look delicious! I am all over these Strawberry Basil Margaritas. Definitely pinning and making soon, thanks Kristin! 🙂
Kristin
Thanks, Krista! Heading over to check out you Caprese Chicken now. Sounds yummy!!
Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats
Awesome, thanks Kristin!
Diane Balch
When you say basil to an Italian our ears pop up... I will have to try this drink sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.
Kristin
Thanks for hosting Foodie Friday...love that link party! Appreciate you stopping by! 🙂
Anyonita
HELLO, Tequila! 🙂 Kristin, these margaritas look AMAZING! 🙂 I've pinned them to my Drinks board & cannot wait to make them!
Kristin
Haha, yes I agree, HELLO tequila, and come right in and make yourself at home! 😀 Thanks for stopping by, Anyonita! Your Margarita Chicken Quesadillas look amazing. I think I will need to have a margarita night with my cocktail and your quesadillas LOL!
Tina @epicuricloud.com
That looks like a winner Kristin!! I could stand taste testing a few of those right now! LOL!!
Have a nice weekend!!
Kristin
Thanks, Tina! I know exactly what you mean! 😉
Miss Messy
Yum I could seriously go for one of these right now! I love strawberry and basil together. Add alcohol and you're onto a winner!
Kristin
Thanks! I know, I am ready for one right now too! (It is after 5:00 pm at the moment, so that is OK! LOL)