Summer is coming in hot this year! Pun intended! The weather has been erratic at best and those temps are creeping up quickly so that your outside time should be from 5 a. m. to 8 a. m. or late evening hours. If only that worked in the real world. At least, we have the perfect cocktail to help cool you down, after working in the garden, or just for sipping on the back deck.
What is a better way to cool down, than with some favorite summer flavors of blueberry and basil? Toss in an extra mint leaf and you have a drink worth sipping, to cool you down, or to enjoy with friends. The white tequila and fresh lime give it a great flavor while being refreshing and cooling over ice.
Blueberry Basil Margarita
1.5 ounce Tequila Blanco
½ ounce triple sec
¾ ounce fresh lime juice
½ ounce simple syrup
8-10 blueberries
3 fresh basil leaves
1 mint leaf
Salt and lime zest for the rim
Prep your glass by running the lime round the outside and partially down the side. Roll in the salt and lime zest. Muddle blueberries, mint and basil together, with the simple syrup. Add in the tequila, triple sec, and lime. Shake with ice until the shaker cup is cold. Strain into your prepared glass over fresh ice. Garnish with blueberries and basil.
This simple drink is perfect to prepare for friends, for a dinner party or back yard barbeque. Be sure to not over muddle the herbs, so they do not become bitter, just enough to release their flavor into the syrup and spread color into your glass from the berries.
We have three different types of basil and three different types of mint growing in our garden. For this drink we use the standard green basil, you can find at your local grocer and any of the mint will work as well. If you do not like mint, feel free to leave it out. Make this drink your own with your favorite liquor and herbs.
We think you will enjoy it no matter how you make it. As always please drink responsibly and have a designated driver. Cheers!
