Strawberry season is here! This Strawberry tequila 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.
Fresh strawberries, fragrant basil and tequila come together to create a refreshing summer cocktail perfect for the patio.
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.
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.
Tequila Cocktail With Strawberries
This bartender style strawberry basil tequila drink is super fun at summer parties. Be sure to check out the suggestions and recipe tips below.
- fresh strawberries
- agave nectar
- lime juice
- fresh basil leaves
- tequila
- carbonated water
- ice
Summer 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. A great cocktail using fresh strawberries. 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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Strawberry Tequila 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.
Karyl Henry
This drink absolutely screams summer! And even better, I have all the ingredients in my kitchen right now 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Well ENJOY…and try to stay cool if it is hot where you are.
Amanda
All these cocktail recipes using summer fruits and fresh herbs has me wanting to have a poolside summer cocktail party. I love the strawberry-basil combination with the tequila.
Homemade & Yummy
It really is delicious. Next year I will have my own herb garden to enjoy too.
Anne Murphy
All that fruit looks so refreshing in this hot weather! We’re out of strawberry season now (which boggles my mind – we’d have just started it back in NY) but I’ll keep that combination in mind!
Homemade & Yummy
I think we are coming to the end of strawberry season here too. You would think with all the hot weather we are having, it would extend the season.
Sam
Yum, love the fresh strawberries in this drink, looks sooo refreshing! Too bad I don’t drink!! Is it easy to turn this into a mocktail?
Homemade & Yummy
Absolutely…I just leave out the alcohol.
lauren
You know the way to me heart for sure! Tequila cocktails are my favorite in the summer, ESPECIALLY when they involve sweet strawberries and fresh herbs. A delicious way to cool off!
Homemade & Yummy
Isn’t it get when simple things taste so delicious.
Sanna
Such a refreshing drink! Lately, I have been wanting to make a drink for us to cool down in this hot weather and this one is so enticing me to start!
Homemade & Yummy
I know….trying to cool down has been a challenge for sure. Hope you give this a try. Patio perfect.
Anna
oh how I wish to have one of them to cool down with now! Love the combination of strawberries and basil, it’s like an essence of Summer! Perfect for all the BBQ parties!
Homemade & Yummy
YES….and we have our share of parties to host and attend this summer. ENJOY!
Kitty
Perfect drink to find. The basil in my garden has finally taken off and I’ve been looking for something different to do with it. Now I know how to reward myself after my day of gardening tomorrow!
Homemade & Yummy
I am for sure planting a herb garden next summer. I have already given the plans to hubby….and I will have my own fresh basil too.
Lisa
I was recently talking to a bartender who was trying to come up with complimentary flavors for seasonal cocktails and I mentioned strawberry and basil being a classic combination. We talked about infusing it with gin, but I’m totally digging this tequila-based slushie. Definitely a winner on a 90° day!
Homemade & Yummy
Strawbery and basil work wonderfully together. This is a winner….and we have had MANy 90 degree days…and more on the way. ENJOY and stay cool
Jenni
What a fun summer cocktail! Perfect on a hot summer evening! The combination of strawberry and basil is perfect!
Homemade & Yummy
Yup this is a keeper….and I have even made a “nonalcoholic” version for the kids too.
Patricia
This is perfect for the season! It’s so hot & humid where I am and this is calling my name! Cheers!
Homemade & Yummy
YES….hot as hot can be…..haven’t had it like this for years. Cheers!! Try to stay cool.
Amanda
Strawberry and basil is one of my favorite summer combos, especially for drinks! I love the pairing between the sweet-tart strawberries, and that little hint of pepperiness from the basil. So unique and refreshing. Of course, a splash of tequila never hurt either! lol. What a great cocktail for entertaining this summer!
Homemade & Yummy
Easy and delicious is the name of the summer entertaining game for sure.
Megan
This sounds so refreshing! Love that flavor combo!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes….and next year I am for sure going to have my own herb garden.
Erin Clarkson
These are going on my “To make” list immediately!
Homemade & Yummy
Cheer!! Enjoy the summer.
Helen
Strawberry and basil is such a good combination! Loving this cocktail.
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks for stopping by. Hope you give this delicious drink a try.