Citrus-Basil Margarita with Agave Nectar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

A vibrant twist on the classic margarita featuring fresh lime and orange juices, fragrant basil leaves, and natural agave sweetness. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, and tequila blanco for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz fresh orange juice
• 2 oz tequila blanco
• 1/2 oz agave nectar
• 5 fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup ice cubes
• for rimming glass kosher salt
• 1 for garnish lime wheel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Begin by rimming a rocks glass with kosher salt: rub a lime wedge along the rim, then dip it into a shallow plate of salt. Set aside.
2. Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, add 5 fresh basil leaves and gently bruise them for 10 seconds to release their aroma.
3. Step 3: Add 1 ounce fresh lime juice, 1 ounce fresh orange juice, 2 ounces tequila blanco, 1/2 ounce agave nectar, and 1 cup ice cubes to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
4. Step 4: Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice and garnish with 1 lime wheel on the rim before serving.