Everything is better with basil. Enjoy a sweet spin on an iconic cocktail with this citrusy, herbal basil lime margarita recipe.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Ice
Standard
Glass
Rocks glass
Garnish
Lime wheel & basil leaf
Occasion
Warm Weather
1
Ingredients
- oz
- ml
| 2 oz | Patrón Silver or Roca Patrón Silver |
| 1 oz | Fresh lime juice |
| 1 oz | Simple syrup |
| 4 | Basil leaves |
| + | Kosher salt rim |
| + | Lime wheel for garnish |
| 60 ml | Patrón Silver or Roca Patrón Silver |
| 30 ml | Fresh lime juice |
| 30 ml | Simple syrup |
| 4 | Basil leaves |
| + | Kosher salt rim |
| + | Lime wheel for garnish |
Unless noted, drinks should be made one at a time.
ResetHow to Make
- Combine liquid ingredients and 3 basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously with ice to chill.
- Strain onto fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and basil leaf.
