Cranberry Basil Margarita

This cranberry basil margarita is a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, it blends the tart cranberry juice with fragrant

Serves 1 cocktail
Prep 5 minutes

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a glass with cranberries in it and basil and salt around the rim

At Ajpal, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes – because I am a home cook without any formal training, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

Refreshing Basil Cranberry Margarita

I first tried this amazing margarita combination at a restaurant in Texas with my cousin. Our waiter served up the most delicious cranberry basil margarita, and I tried to do it and justice and replicate this refreshing drink. I used a few simple ingredients from World Market, tequila, frozen cranberries, and fresh basil from my garden. Within minutes I had a delicious tasting drink that accompanied my Mexican themed dinner oh-so well!

If your tastebuds like to be adventurous I would highly suggest you give my recipe for Cranberry Basil Margaritas a try this summer!

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The recipe

Cranberry Basil Margarita

The cranberry basil margarita is a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, blending tart cranberry juice with the aromatic notes of fresh basil and a splash of lime for a vibrant, herbaceous drink.

Serves 1 cocktail
Prep 5 minutes

Ingredients

4 oz Stirrings Cosmopolitan Mix
2 oz Tequila
4 basil leaves
4 frozen/fresh cranberries
Stirrings Pomegranate Rimmer

Method

1
Dip the rim of a glass in water. Then carefully twirl glass in the tray of the pomegranate sugar to coat the edges of the glass (repeat if making multiple drinks). Add ice to each glass (be careful not to the knock the sugar off the rim).
2
In a cocktail shaker add 4 oz Stirrings Cosmopolitan Mix, 2 oz Tequila, and fresh basil leaves.
3
Shake well and pour into the glass over ice. Add frozen/fresh cranberries and enjoy!