Race Day Miami Cocktail: The Blood Orange & Basil Margarita
May 1, 2023
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This spin on the classic margarita features the delightfully tart taste and brilliant colour of blood oranges. The Florida fruit is a delicious addition to our iconic drink, while the basil leaves add an herbaceous layer of complexity. It’s the simply perfect drink for your at-home watch party.
BLOOD ORANGE & BASIL MARGARITA
- 2 Basil leaves
- 60 ml Patrón Silver Tequila
- 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice
- 22.5 ml Fresh blood orange juice
- 22.5 ml 1:1 Agave syrup*
- Pinch Himalayan pink salt (or kosher salt – not iodized table salt)
- 1 Dehydrated blood orange wheel
- 1 Basil sprig for garnish
METHOD:
- Add the two basil leaves to the palm of your hand, and clap – this released the oils.
- Tear the leaves in half, and add to a shaker with the tequila, lime, blood orange juice, agave syrup & salt.
- Add the ice and close the shaker. Shake hard for 5-7 seconds.
- Fill a rocks glass with ice and using the micro tea strainer (to catch the basil pieces) and hawthorn strainer (to hold the ice back), strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Place the dehydrated blood orange wheel down the inside of the glass and take the basil sprig and gently tap against your wrist to release the oils.
- Add the basil spring, stem side down, into the glass alongside the blood orange wheel.
*1:1 Agave Syrup – yield 500 ml
300 ml Boiling water
300 ml Organic agave syrup
- Add both ingredients into a food-safe container and stir until dissolved.
- Once cool, add to a bottle, and close the cap.
- Add a date and name label, store in the fridge until use (you can use this right away).
The syrup will keep up to 7-10 days refrigerated.