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Basil Lime Margarita

PATRÓN Silver

Basil Lime Margarita

Everything is better with basil. Enjoy a sweet spin on an iconic cocktail with this citrusy, herbal basil lime margarita recipe.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ice

Standard

Glass

Rocks glass

Garnish

Lime wheel & basil leaf

Occasion

Warm Weather

Ingredients

2 oz	Patrón Silver
1 oz	Fresh lime juice
1 oz	Simple syrup
4	Basil leaves
+	Kosher salt rim
+	Lime wheel for garnish
60 ml	Patrón Silver
30 ml	Fresh lime juice
30 ml	Simple syrup
4	Basil leaves
+	Kosher salt rim
+	Lime wheel for garnish

Unless noted, drinks should be made one at a time.

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How to Make

Combine liquid ingredients and 3 basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously with ice to chill.
Strain onto fresh ice in a rocks glass.
Garnish with a lime wheel and basil leaf.

Pro Tip

How to Make Simple Syrup

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