Frozen Strawberry Margarita with Basil: Fun, Blended Beverages for Party BBQs
Morgan James Eckroth
A refreshing frozen margarita featuring ripe strawberries and aromatic basil, ideal for adding a splash of fun to your BBQ.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180 kcal
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 1/4 cup simple syrup or agave syrup
- 5 fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup ice
- Lime slices and basil leaves for garnish
Juice Limes: Squeeze 1/2 cup of fresh lime juice.
Prepare Strawberries: Measure 2 cups of frozen strawberries.
Blend Ingredients: Add strawberries, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and simple syrup to a blender.
Add Basil: Tear 5 basil leaves and add to the blender.
Add Ice: Throw in 1 cup of ice for a frosty texture.
Blend Until Smooth: Achieve a smooth, slushy consistency.
Serve: Pour into glasses, garnish with lime slices and basil leaves.
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin C: 30%
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 7%
- Magnesium: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor: Experiment with the amount of basil to suit your taste. For a sweeter touch, adjust the simple syrup to your preference.