Skinny Blood Orange-Basil Margarita
Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 6 large basil leaves
- 3 ounces freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- Splash of club soda optional
For garnish:
- Kosher or flaky salt for rimming the glass
- Fresh basil
- Blood orange rounds/slices
Instructions
- Start by rimming your cocktail glass. Sprinkle a little salt on a small plate. Moisten the rim of the glass with lime juice or water, and dip the rim in the salt.
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the basil leaves. Add the blood orange juice, lime juice, tequila, and a few ice cubes to the shaker. Shake vigorously.
- Strain the margarita into the rimmed glass with ice. Garnish with fresh basil and blood orange rounds if you're feeling fancy.
Notes
If you have a sweet tooth, add a drizzle of honey or agave to your cocktail before shaking.