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Tequila Basil Smash Cocktail
Añejo tequila is mixed w/ muddled lime, fresh basil leaves, & simple syrup for a really tasty cocktail, perfect for tequila lovers!
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
Mexican
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
0
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
drink
Author
Susie Weinrich
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
(use a mason jar in a pinch)
Cocktail Muddler
(use the handle of a wooden spoon in a pinch)
Cocktail Jigger
(use a plastic 30ml medicine cup in a pinch= about 1 oz.)
Ingredients
½
lime
cut into wedges
5
fresh basil leaves
2
oz
reposado tequila
¾
oz
simple syrup
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker muddle the lime wedges completely, so they release all thier juice and essential oils.
½ lime
Add a handful of ice and basil.
5 fresh basil leaves
Pour in the Anejo tequila and simple syrup.
2 oz reposado tequila,
¾ oz simple syrup
Shake vigorously for about 20-30 secongs
Pour over crushed ice in a rocks sized glass. Garnish with a lime or basil leaves.
Notes
SMASH COCKTAILS-
We also love these other tequila smash cocktails:
Añejo Tequila Smash
(lemon and mint)
Blackberry Smash
Orange, Thyme and Tequila Smash
SIMPLE SYRUP:
You can make your own
simple syrup
, or you can even make
microwave simple syrup
. It is also available in the store, but it is so easy to make at home!