Ingredients
1 1/2
cups chopped fresh mango
1/3
cup sugar
1/3
cup water
1 1/2
oz (3 tablespoons) Mango Puree
1
oz (2 tablespoons) blanco tequila
1/4
oz clear orange-flavored liqueur
3/4
oz fresh lime juice
2
fresh Thai basil leaves, torn
1
oz club soda, chilled
Mango wedges and/or additional Thai basil leaves, if desired
Preparation
To make Mango Puree, place mango, sugar and water in blender. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Transfer to storage container; cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
To make margarita, add 1 1/2 oz of the mango puree, the tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, lime juice and torn basil leaves to cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice; cover and shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glass filled with fresh ice; top with club soda. Garnish with mango or additional Thai basil leaves.
