Strawberry Tequila Cocktail

Modified: May 4, 2026 · Published: Jul 11, 2023 by Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 152 Comments

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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.

Strawberry tequila cocktail in a glass with ice.

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.

Strawberry Basil Cocktail made with tequila.

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

Ingredients ready to make a tequila cocktail.

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.

Strawberries in a blender ready to whip up into the base of the tequila cocktail.

Blend the strawberries, lime juice, agave, and basil.
Pour into a glass with tequila, water, and ice.
Stir, garnish, and serve.

Blended strawberry base in a glass read for the other cocktail ingredients.

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.

Strawberry basil tequila cocktail perfect for patio weather.

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:

Strawberry garnish on a tequila cocktail.

Whatever your plans are for this summer season, have fun! Please drink responsibly and never drink and drive!

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