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paleo basil margarita
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Paleo Basil Margarita

Long gone are the days of the traditional margarita recipe with sweet and sour, triple sec, and orange liquor. The door has opened and it isn't closing anytime soon on making margaritas your own way! Have fun with making a healthier, paleo margarita.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: alcohol, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, healthy, Margarita, paleo, tequila
Servings: 1 margarita
Calories: 168kcal

Equipment

  • Liquid measuring cups
  • Dry measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Citrus juicer
  • Muddler
  • Shaker

Ingredients

  • 4 basil leaves chopped
  • 1 cup grapes or 1/2 cup 100% grape juice
  • 1 tbsp honey add more if desired
  • 1 tbsp hot water
  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 lime or lemon juiced
  • Ice
  • Salt optional

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

  1. Drop jalapeno slices into a jar with tequila while you are prepping your margaritas. This will spice things up!
  2. Maple syrup can be switched out for honey.
  3. Experiment with other fruits! Blueberries and strawberries are delicious in this recipe too.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg