Strawberry-Basil Infused Margarita Rimmed with Sriracha Salt Recipe
Yield: 1 twelve-ounce margarita
Time Estimate: 15 minutes (including prep for additional margaritas)
Storage Notes: serve immediately for best results
Difficulty: moderate
This margarita will change the way that you do tequila. The freshly muddled strawberries and basil give this drink a fresh and strikingly unique character that leaves you feeling refreshed and satisfied. The soda/tonic water presents a nice touch of bubbles to add to the uniqueness of this cocktail. And lastly, the finishing touch of our very own Sriracha Salt provides a subtle salty and spicy flavor to incomparably compliment the sweet burn of the strawberry-basil-infused tequila.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces tequila (blanco)
- 4 strawberries (or more to taste)
- 2 leaves fresh basil
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce soda/tonic water
- Splash of simple syrup (Equal parts of sugar and water, heated so that sugar dissolves, then cooled)
- Sriracha Salt
- *Can add a touch of strawberry puree for a sweeter margarita if wanted*
Method:
- Dampen rim of glass and apply Gustus Vitae Sriracha Salt
- Place basil leaves and strawberries in mixing glass
- Muddle basil leaves and strawberries several times, extracting juice and flavor
- Add tequila, followed by lime juice, soda/tonic water, and simple syrup
- Shake and mix
- Fill salted glass with ice
- Pour mixture over ice
- Garnish with strawberry, fresh basil, or lime
- Enjoy!