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Paleo Basil Margarita
My palate for margaritas has changed significantly over the years and some days I feel wilder than others. Making my own mixed drinks give me the flexibility to make it just the way I am wanting it that day. I may adjust this recipe slightly and do less tequila, or even spice things up by pouring the tequila into a jar of jalapeno slices while I am getting everything together to make my margarita. Sometimes I’ve even been known to pour some kombucha into my margarita. I’m not a fan of a salted rim but if you like it, go for it!
The Paleo Basil Margarita is one of my favorite drinks to have on a Friday after work on a summer night. And it is a way for me to use all the fresh basil growing in my garden in something other than pesto.
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Paleo Basil Margarita
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Use a muddler, place chopped basil at the bottom of your cocktail shaker and gives it a few muddles. This will start releasing the oils in the leaves which will give your drink more basil flavor. If you don't have a muddler, you can use a mason jar and a bowl to muddle the basil and grapes.
- Pour honey and hot water into shaker. This will make a “simple syrup” so that the honey will dissolve. Stir well.
- Add tequila, grape juice, and lime or lemon juice.
- Place lid on shaker and give it a good shake!
- Salt your glass rim if desired.
- Pour over ice in your favorite drinking glass.
Notes
- Drop jalapeno slices into a jar with tequila while you are prepping your margaritas. This will spice things up!
- Maple syrup can be switched out for honey.
- Experiment with other fruits! Blueberries and strawberries are delicious in this recipe too.
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Oh I would love to try this at home so I don’t have to leave my kids for some good margarita! I may have to start looking for my mason jar, I don’t have a muddler!
You go for it Leni! We all need a mommy’s night off once in a while!