Strawberry season is here! This Strawberry Basil Cocktail is a great way to enjoy the flavours of summer on the patio.
The bright sweetness from the strawberries, along with the subtle herbal presence of basil create a delicious tequila cocktail perfect for summer sipping. Try it alongside some grilled strawberries.
Strawberry season is one of my favourite times of the year. You can never have too many ways to enjoy these luscious berries. Strawberry cheesecake popsicles are in my freezer right now. The grandkids will be enjoying some delicious summer treats.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this homemade strawberry basil tequila cocktail can be found at the bottom of this post.
Summer drinks are easy and fun to make. Wine spritzers, boozy iced coffees, and lots of delicious frozen drinks too. Combinations are endless.
Strawberry and basil in recipes are so delicious, especially when you combine them into drinks. This strawberry basil spritzer is perfect for sitting in the backyard, or on the dock at the cottage.
Easy Tequila Cocktail Ingredients
I love playing bartender, it’s super fun at parties. For this fruity strawberry drink with a herbal twist you will need:
- fresh strawberries
- agave nectar
- lime juice
- fresh basil leaves
- tequila
- carbonated water
- ice
Be sure to check out the suggestions and recipe tips below.
Making This Strawberry Basil Cocktail
This summer-inspired strawberry basil adult beverage will be the hit of your next bbq party. All you need is a blender and you will be mixing up drinks in no time.
Complete instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Blend the strawberries, lime juice, agave, and basil.
- Pour into a glass with tequila, water, and ice.
- Stir, garnish, and serve.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
Fresh berries are best for this tequila cocktail recipe. You could also try it with fresh raspberries.
Agave nectar is the perfect sweetener, but feel free to use simple syrup.
Basil and strawberries are a winning combination. However, mint is also a great alternative.
Carbonated water can be replaced with club soda or still water if you prefer a less bubbly cocktail.
Tequila can be replaced with gin, vodka, or rum for variations on this adult beverage.
No alcohol added will make the perfect strawberry basil mocktail.
Which is your favourite tequila drink?
- Classic Margarita
- Frozen Margarita
- Negroni
- Paloma
- Tequila Sunrise
- Mojito
This strawberry basil tequila smash is at the top of our list. Vibrant, not too sweet. Refreshing and luscious. The essence of summer with a gentle boozy kick.
You may also enjoy these summer drinks:
Whatever your plans are for this summer season, have fun!
Please drink responsibly and never drink and drive!
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Tequila Strawberry Basil Cocktail
Ingredients
- 4 ounces strawberries
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 basil leaf (fresh)
- 2 ounces Tequila
- 6 ounces carbonated water
- Handful of ice
Instructions
- Wash the berries.
- In a blender combine the strawberries, lime juice, basil and agave nectar. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a serving glass.
- Add the tequila, water and ice.
- Stir to combine, and garnish with a fresh strawberry.
Moop Brown
This drink seems really refreshing and flavorful. I think the option of pairing it with grilled strawberries is really tasty and unique as well.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It is a fun adult drink for the summer patio.
Amy Liu Dong
I can say that this is a perfect summer drink to make. It is so easy and delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I have to agree, it is the perfect drink for the patio.
Lisa
I am always looking for creative drink recipes for when I have my friends over. This is a delicious cocktail and I love the strawberry basil combination.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This tequila cocktail is a summer hit.
Susan
This looks so refreshing! I would love to make this. I use agave nectar a lot in place of simple syrup in cocktails, so I’ve got everything I need!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy this fun summer cocktail on the patio.
Jamie
A great-looking cocktail that everyone will gonna love! This looks amazingly delicious and very tasty too! A perfect treat for this Summer season! Loved it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. It is a fun summer cocktail for sure.
Jenny
These ingredients (strawberry, basil, tequila) are delicious together. I might even call this an inspirational drink. Enjoy!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Glad I could inspire you, enjoy!
Cathleen
I love a good cocktail, and this one looks like such a great one! I am out of town for a wedding this weekend, but you can bet that as soon as I get home I will be making this. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy, this is a nice cocktail for summer patio season.
Megane
Such a great combo in a cocktail. I might be guilty of enjoying one to many of these. Thanks for sharing.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Enjoying a cocktail (or two) in the backyard sounds like a great plan to me.
veenaazmanov
You made my day special. Strawberry is one of my favorite seasonal fruit and the citrus flavor of lemon is refreshing. Combination of Tequila gives it that unique touch. I love it for sure.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love this strawberry basil cocktail on the patio during the summer.
Bernice
Amazing! I’m drooling just looking at your photos. I have all the ingredients for this cocktail at the ready and tomorrow is Friday… bring on the weekend and patio tequila cocktails!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yes bring on the weekend. CHEERS!