Strawberry Basil Margarita

by Heather Land

This summer cocktail is way too easy to drink in the Louisiana heat. Alone or paired with something off the grill, it boasts layers of fresh flavor and is visually stunning. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Shaker or Mason Jar with lid
Muddler 
Ice 
Handful fresh strawberries
Generous sprig of fresh basil 
1/4 tsp honey
1/2 lime juiced 
1.5 oz Cointreau
2 oz Blanco tequila 
Fresh Jalapeño slices

*Optional: Run your juiced lime around rim of your cocktail glass and dip half of rim in 50/50 sugar/sea salt mixture.

Muddle berries, basil and honey in shaker/mason jar. Add remaining ingredients and ice and shake. Pour into rimmed* cocktail glass unstrained