Ingredients
1
cup fresh strawberries, hulled
1/4
cup tequila
1
tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur
Juice of 1 lemon
2
tablespoons sugar
1
cup ice cubes (about 8 cubes)
3
large fresh basil leaves
2
sprigs fresh basil, if desired
2
whole strawberries, if desired
Preparation
In blender, place 1 cup strawberries, the tequila, liqueur, lemon juice and sugar. Cover; blend on high speed until strawberries are pureed. Add ice. Cover; blend 30 to 60 seconds longer or until ice is crushed. Add basil leaves. Cover; blend until basil is finely chopped and mixture is well blended.
Pour into 2 margarita glasses. Garnish each with 1 basil sprig and 1 strawberry. Serve immediately.
