Blueberry Basil Margarita

Ingredients:

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  • 1 cup blueberries

  • 3 fresh basil leaves

  • 1t maple syrup (more if you like it sweet)

  • 1 lime

  • 2T orange juice

  • 2oz tequila

  • 1 cup water

  • Ice

Directions:

Place blueberries, basil leaves, maple syrup in a jar and muddle until blueberries are all crushed. Pour over a mesh strainer into a glass. Use the back of a spoon to press the mixture and get all of the juice out of it.

Add juice of 3/4 of the lime. Add tequila, OJ, water and ice. Stir. Garnish with basil, lime wedge and blueberry if desired. Leave out the tequila for a mocktail treat!  Cheers!

RecipesSara PrestonDrinks, BBQ