Garden Basil Margarita

Garden Basil Margarita

RATING

Fruity, Sparkling

3 min

Beginner

With a spritz of apple cider and the aroma of fresh basil, The Garden Basil Margarita is the perfect centerpiece for a springtime evening. Also known as The Waltz in the Garden. Made with Cointreau L'Unique, Reposado Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Basil, it is shaken to perfection and served in a lowball with bee wax for the finishing touch. A beginner-level medium cocktail, it is perfect for dinner and best enjoyed fall. Discover the full range of margaritas recipes and find your perfect Cointreau cocktail.

  • Cocktail(s)

    30 ml

    Cointreau L'Unique

    50 ml

    reposado tequila

    30 ml

    fresh lime juice

    3 leaves

    basil

    30 ml

    sparkling apple cider

    Garnish: Bee Wax

    Tools: Cocktail shaker, Garnish tools, Jigger, Strainer

  • 1

    Make a salt rim on your glass

    2

    Combine all ingredients except the sparkling one in a Shaker

    3

    Add ice and shake until well-chilled

    4

    Strain into a glass

    5

    top with sparkling ingredient and garnish

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