Basil-Lime Margarita
Author: Nicole
Ingredients
  • 2 ounces fresh lime juice (~ 2 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons agave nectar
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
  • 4 ounces reposado tequila (or other premium tequila)
  • For garnish: fresh basil leaves and lime slices
Instructions
  1. Freshly squeeze lime juice.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle lime juice, agave nectar and torn basil leaves.
  3. Fill shaker half way with ice.
  4. Add tequila and shake.
  5. Strain into old fashioned glasses filled three quarters of the way with ice.
  6. Serve with a few basil leaves and lime slices.
Notes
* Before squeezing the limes, heat them in a microwave for about 30 seconds and then rub them back and forth on the counter top. This easy two-step process results in more juice per piece of fruit.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/basil-lime-margarita/