Watermelon Basil Margarita
Cool off with the vibrantly refreshing Watermelon Basil Margarita, a summer-perfect twist on the classic cocktail! Bursting with the sweetness of fresh watermelon juice, the herbal brightness of muddled basil, and a zesty kick of fresh lime, this drink strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Made with smooth tequila, a splash of triple sec, and a touch of honey or agave syrup for natural sweetness, it’s a cocktail that dazzles in both flavor and presentation. Served in a salt-rimmed glass and garnished with fragrant basil and juicy watermelon wedges, this margarita is quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for poolside parties, barbecues, or relaxing evenings. Perfectly chilled and irresistibly flavorful, the Watermelon Basil Margarita will quickly become your go-to summer sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed) Fresh watermelon
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 3 ounces Tequila
- 1.5 ounces Triple sec
- 2 ounces Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey or agave syrup
- 2 teaspoons Salt (for rimming the glass)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 1 piece Lime wedge
Instructions
Place the cubed watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth. This should yield approximately 2 cups of watermelon juice.
Strain the watermelon juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp. Set the juice aside.
In a cocktail shaker, lightly muddle the basil leaves to release their aroma and flavor.
Add the watermelon juice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and honey (or agave syrup) to the shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until well chilled.
Prepare the serving glasses by running a lime wedge along the rims, then dipping them into salt to create a salt rim.
Fill the glasses with fresh ice cubes and strain the margarita mixture into the prepared glasses.
Garnish each glass with a fresh basil leaf and a small watermelon wedge if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4412 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 542 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
