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.
Nicole Kendrick
The strawberry and tequila combination in this recipe was absolutely amazing. Everyone enjoyed it.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am glad you enjoyed this summer tequila cocktail with strawberries.
Giangi Townsend
Refreshing and super delicious. Made it for a dinner party we had and everyone love it.
Thank you for the recipe.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is the perfect drink for a dinner party.
Jessica
I made one of these cocktails last night after dinner and OMG was it delicious! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. The combination of strawberries and basil is so delicious in this tequila cocktail recipe.
Kate
This looks so refreshing!! Definitely making it for the next cocktail hour with my girls! ๐คฉ
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I promise the girls will love it.ENJOY!
JC Phelps
This is the perfect, most refreshing way to use up summer strawberries. Absolutely divine. It’s summer in a glass!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I do agree, this strawberry tequila cocktail is a summer favourite for sure.
Kellie
Hi, has anyone tried this without the tequila? I am looking for a cocktail and mocktail version of a drink and this sounds so yummy!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This would work without alcohol for sure.
Marisa Franca
What a great looking drink! It sounds refreshing and just what I need on these hot afternoons . We’ve got a gathering coming up and this adult beverage would be ideal!!
Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy your gathering….this perfect for parties.
Sandra
This is soooo delicious! I love the refreshing bubbles!
Homemade & Yummy
It is a fun summer cocktail…ENJOY!
Denay DeGuzman
What a delightfully refreshing drink! This tequila cocktail with strawberry and basil was a real treat on a hot summer evening. I definitely making this again! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe.
Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this wonderful cocktail.
Natalie
I’ve been on such a kick this summer with homemade cocktails and this one was perfect! I love the addition of the carbonated water! Great recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
I always have carbonated water in the fridge. Such a great addition…I use it in spritzers too.
Anne Lawton
This looks so delicious and refreshing! I want to sip on this drink while watching a beautiful July sunset!
Homemade & Yummy
I agree….what a way to end the summer day.
Heather
Gorgeous flavor combination and super refreshing. Your pictures are absolutely perfect and I love that you are delivering a quick and easy drink without a lot of extra ingredients. Perfect!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I like to keep things easy and delicious. ENJOY!!
Eileen Kelly
This is the best go-to summer cocktail! Such a great way to use summer fruit to make an amazing cocktail to make all summer parties awesome! I can’t wait till my next party, this is my 5 pm cocktail for today!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…what a delicious way to end the day.
Julie
I have to admit that I like my tequila plain and not mixed, but this seems like a great drink for those who are not big fans of tequila. Strawberry and basil is such a great summer combination.
Homemade & Yummy
This is a great way to enjoy tequila without a lot of extra ingredients.
Stacey
This would be perfect …. all. the. time. Sounds amazing, I’m going to have to test it out soon!
Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy the drink testing…what a fun way to try something new.