Summertime is here and the living is easy!

Ok, not really... Who came up with that saying?!?

It's still crazy-busy, plus now the kids have Basketball Camp, vacation bible school, band camp, tennis practice, and piano lessons. And yet, somehow they still complain about being bored... Plus, there's a trip to the beach and the in-laws are visiting for a week!

Time for a super simple and refreshing summer cocktail! With a sweet strawberry flavor and then a bit of unexpected basil, it's a fun twist on a classic margarita. The flavors pair together so beautifully to create this easy, thirst-quenching drink! And while I LOVE a good margarita, some are way too sweet! After a few sips, I'm usually finished. Plus, they can boast a large number of calories. So unnecessary! Let's save our calories for that lemon cream pie or strawberry shortcake!

A classic margarita typically features tequila, lime juice, and Triple Sec, which is an orange flavored liquor. It's basically citrus-flavored sugar. And some restaurants use sweet and sour mix or a simple syrup to sweeten the cocktail. I prefer to simply use orange juice. Less calories, less sugar, and maybe even a few nutrients! If you prefer a bit sweeter, you can also add a little honey, sugar, or agave- but, I don't think you'll need it!

Ready in just 5 minutes- what are you waiting for?!?

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Strawberry Basil Margarita Tips

• Muddle with a wooden spoon or tear basil leaves
• If you muddle too much the basil will become bitter
• Use a spoon to press basil against glass until you can just start to smell it
• Use large ice cubes- they will melt slower or blend for a frozen cocktail
• Rub the rim of your glass with a lime wedge
• Then, dip it in salt or citrus-flavored electrolytes (like LMNT)
• This recipe is written for one...because who wants to share?!? But, you can easily double or triple the recipe.

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Ingredients in a Skinny Strawberry Basil Margarita

• Tequila
• Strawberries
• Basil Leaves
• Orange Juice
• Lime Juice
• Lemon Seltzer
• Ice

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What is in a margarita?

A classic margarita is a cocktail featuring tequila, Triple Sec, and lime juice. Often served with a salted rim, they can be straight up (no ice), on the rocks (with ice), or blended (liquid and ice blended together.) Today, you can find a wide variety of fruit flavors- mango, strawberry, peach, raspberry, grapefruit, cherry, watermelon, pineapple, coconut, or even spicy jalapeno.

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Can I make this into a mocktail?

Of course! You can easily turn this cocktail into a mocktail. Simply omit the tequila and add more lemon seltzer, lime seltzer, Lemon-lime soda, or club soda.

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Craving more?

Orange Creamsicle Cocktail

White Summer Sangria

Skinny Raspberry Margaritas