Spicy Blackberry Basil Margaritas
Ingredients
- lime zest and sweetener for rim
- 3-4 blackberries
- 2 slices of peach (optional)
- 3-4 leaves of basil
- small chunk of jalapeño (depending on desired spice)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1.5 oz tequila
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur (optional)
- tiny squeeze of agave (optional)
- sparkling water
Preparation
Coat rim of glass with lime juice and press into zest and sweetener. Fill glass with ice.
Add fruit, basil, jalapeño, optional agave, lime juice, tequila and liqueur to a blender. Purée until smooth.
Strain if desired to remove pulp or pour directly into glass over ice.
Fill the rest of the glass with sparkling water and stir vigorously to combine.
Garnish with fruit, basil, and an extra squeeze of lime.
