Muddled Basil Pineapple Margarita
A tropical margarita featuring fresh muddled basil and pineapple juice for a herbaceous and fruity balance. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh pineapple juice, fresh lime juice 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 200 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz triple sec
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 oz agave syrup
- for rimming coarse salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip it into coarse salt to coat evenly. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 6 fresh basil leaves with 1/2 oz agave syrup to release aromas.
- Step 3: Add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh pineapple juice, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz triple sec into the shaker.
- Step 4: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until very cold.
- Step 5: Double strain into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 6: Garnish with a small basil sprig and a thin pineapple wedge on the rim.
