A favorite cocktail of choice for me is always going to be a margarita. I love the citrus lime combined with tequila and a salty rim. And give me any and all flavor combinations for them. So today, for a perfect summer cocktail that’s refreshing, delicious and so easy, here is my watermelon basil margarita recipe.
My Watermelon Basil Margarita Recipe
This cocktail is great when this staple summer fruit is in season and super sweet. You don’t necessarily need to worry about seeds either. If you’re using a cocktail shaker, you will be straining it when you serve. It should catch the seeds if you can’t find a seedless watermelon. Here’s how to do it.
Ingredients
- 3-4 chunks of watermelon (about half a cup)
- 3-4 basil leaves, torn
- 1.5 oz of white tequila
- 1/2 oz of Cointreau or triple sec
- 1/2 of lemon or lime, juiced
- Ice
Instructions
Step One
Add your watermelon and basil to your shaker and muddle it. You’ll want to make sure the watermelon is pretty mashed up so it’s liquified as much as possible.
Step Two
Add your tequila, Cointreau or orange liquor, ice and lime juice to the shaker. Then shake like crazy until the shaker is extremely cold.
Step Three
To serve, garnish your glass by rimming it in some lime juice and then dipping it into sugar or salt, whichever floats your boat. You can even do a tajin rim for a bit of spice! That’s really my preferred margarita rim.
Step Four
Add ice to your now-rimmed glass, and then strain your watermelon basil margarita into the glass. Garnish with a lime, or a cube or watermelon and basil and enjoy.
When To Serve A Watermelon Basil Margarita
Serve up these refreshing watermelon basil margaritas at a summer BBQ. You can serve this up alongside my favorite BLT avocado pasta salad and grilled steak. Another great idea is to make a big batch of these for taco night with friends. A watermelon basil margarita is also refreshing to serve up poolside to enjoy while soaking up the sun.
Watermelon cocktails and beverages are always such a fun way to celebrate summer. You can also try my refreshing mint watermelon lemonade here.
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