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Shaken · 1 serving

Strawberry & Basil Margarita

A fresh blanco-tequila Margarita with lime, strawberry-agave syrup, and aromatic basil.

Short answer

Strawberry & Basil Margarita is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, lime juice, strawberry agave syrup, and basil. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 8 minutes.
Time8 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Strawberry & Basil Margarita ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Strawberry & Basil Margarita ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco50 ml5 cl1.7 oz2 parts
Lime Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz1.2 parts
Strawberry Agave Syrup25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Basil2 leaf———

Garnish: Exactly one small fresh basil leaf at the rim

Method

How to make Strawberry & Basil Margarita

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Prepare the syrup by blending equal measures ripe strawberries and agave syrup, then fine-strain and chill.

  2. 02

    Chill one rocks glass and reserve exactly one small basil leaf for garnish.

  3. 03

    Add blanco tequila, lime juice, strawberry-agave syrup, and one basil leaf to a shaker.

  4. 04

    Fill with fresh hard ice and shake firmly until thoroughly cold.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain over fresh clear ice in the chilled rocks glass.

  6. 06

    Set the single reserved basil leaf at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Strawberry & Basil Margarita taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Strawberry & Basil Margarita questions

What is in a Strawberry & Basil Margarita?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, lime juice, strawberry agave syrup, and basil.

How long does a Strawberry & Basil Margarita take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Strawberry & Basil Margarita prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Strawberry & Basil Margarita alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B208https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/aug/14/strawberry-basil-margarita-recipe-cocktail-of-the-week-whiteleys-at-six-senses · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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