Pineapple Basil Margaritas
These margaritas are sweeter than your average lime-forward marg, but the basil adds a nice earthy kick to balance the sweetness. A must try recipe!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 475 kcal
- 1 pineapple 3-4#
- 2 tbsp basil plus more to steep tequila in
- 1 cup lime juice
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups crushed ice
- 1 cup 100% agave tequila soak extra bail leaves/stems in tequila for 30 min-1 hour
- 1 cup Triple Sec
Peel and core the pineapple, then cut half of the pineapple into chunks (reserve remaining half for another use).
Puree with basil in a food processor smooth and foamy (about 1 minute).
Combine 1/2 cup pureed pineapple with lemon and lime juices and sugar.
Strain the juice mixture into a pitcher and add tequila, Triple Sec, and remaining crushed ice.
Stir until well combined (about 1 minute).
Divide 1 cup of crushed ice between 4-6 margarita glasses.
Strain into ice-filled glasses to serve.
Keyword basil, lime, margarita, pineapple, tequila