Watermelon Basil Margarita #Nationaltequiladay

Ingredients (per 1 serving):

• 2 ounces fine tequila (I like Casa Noble, Herradura Reposado, Tequila 7 Leguas, & Azul, but anything will do)

• ½ ounce triple sec

• 1.5 ounces lime juice

• 2 ounces agave syrup or simple syrup

• 1 cup seedless watermelon

• 4 large basil leaves (when available use basil flowers for added flavor)

• Ice cubes

• Optional garnishments:

• Tajin seasoning

• Lime wedges

• Watermelon slices

Tools needed:

• Cocktail shaker

• Muddler

Directions:

• Place basil, lime, watermelon, and simple syrup (or agave) in cocktail shaker (you can add more or less syrup to taste)

• Muddle all ingredients in cocktail shaker together

• Fill shaker with ice

• Add tequila and triple sec

• Shake it up!

• Rim margarita/cocktail glass with Tajin and fill with ice

• Strain cocktail over iced glass and add garnishments if you like

• Enjoy solo or with a couple of tacos (friends will work too)!

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