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Mixed Berry Basil Mezcal Margarita

Protein 1g
Carbs 36g
Fats 1g
Summertime calls for mezcal – specifically, a mezcal margarita. And my Mixed Berry Basil Mezcal Margarita is where it's at! It's perfectly light and refreshing, and filled with just the right amount of fruit without sugar overload. As far as cocktails are concerned, this is a better-for-you option that is absolutely delicious!

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Nicole Modic

July 24, 2022
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    Summertime calls for mezcal – specifically, a mezcal margarita. And my Mixed Berry Basil Mezcal Margarita is where it’s at! It’s perfectly light and refreshing, and filled with just the right amount of fruit without sugar overload. As far as cocktails are concerned, this is a better-for-you option that is absolutely delicious!

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    Friends, what is your favorite cocktail?! For me, the answer is the same, no matter what time of year. Can you guess what it is? If you’re a long-term Kalejunkie reader, then you may know that it’s a margarita. Whether it’s a festive, Christmas Margarita in the winter, or a cool and refreshing Mango Margarita in the summer, you can’t go wrong with a margarita, year-round. Heck, even my Avocado Margaritas will knock your socks off!

    But while I love a traditional tequila margarita, one of my favorite ways to spice-up a margarita is by swapping out the tequila for mezcal. And if you’ve never had mezcal, then you’re in for a real treat! Think of mezcal like the dark and mysterious sister of tequila. 😉 While it comes from the agave plant, just like tequila does, it’s processed by being cooked inside of an earthen pit lined with lava rocks, before being distilled into clay posts. This is unlike tequila, which is processed by steaming the agave inside of industrial ovens, before it’s distilled.

    Since its process differently from tequila, mezcal tends to take on a more savory, smoky flavor. I love it, but I also know it’s an acquired taste! So, if you aren’t a fan of mezcal, or if you only have tequila on-hand, that’s okay! You can swap out the mezcal 1:1 for the tequila and still enjoy a delicious drink.

    Two glasses of the mixed berry mezcal margarita, sitting on a countertop

    What You Need to Make This Berry Summer Cocktail

    Would you believe me if I told you that you only need five ingredients to make this berry cocktail? It’s true! This recipe could not be more simple, and if you are someone who tends to make margaritas on the regular, then you may even have the ingredients already sitting at home!

    • Frozen Mixed Berries: To get that cold, creamy berry taste, we’ll be using frozen mixed berries for this cocktail recipe. You can use any combination of berries that you’d like, but personally I love using frozen blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Yum!
    • Basil: You’ll want to use fresh basil leaves, in this recipe.
    • Mezcal: As mentioned earlier, this is a mezcal margarita, meaning we’ll be using smoky and savory mezcal! My favorite is by Mezcal Alerón, but you can use any mezcal that you prefer. And if you prefer tequila, you can absolutely swap it out instead!
    • Cointreau: A little cointreau is necessary for any good margarita recipe!
    • Lime: You didn’t think I’d make a margarita recipe and forget the lime, did you?! Of course, you need a squeeze of fresh lime in this recipe.
    A tall glass of the mixed berry basil mezcal margarita, sitting on a countertop.
    All of the ingredients needed to make this mixed berry basil margarita, laid out on a countertop

    The Easiest Way to Make This Delicious Berry Basil Margarita

    Making this margarita could not be any easier! Simply start by preparing your glass; pour a small handful of sea salt into a bowl, and set aside. Then, cut your lime into wedges, and rub one of the wedges alongside the edge of the glass. Carefully dip the rim of your glass into the sea salt, until it sticks to the rim and coats it as completely as possible. Then, set your glass aside.

    In a blender, add in the rest of your margarita ingredients (the berries, basil leaves, mezcal, cointreau, and lime) and blend until smooth.

    Pour your blended margarita into your glass, top with another sprig of fresh basil, and enjoy!

    If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a review and rating below! And, since I practically live on Instagram, be sure to tag me in your creations so that I can repost them! xx

    ** Photography by Gayle McLeod
    A glass of the basil mixed berry mezcal margarita, topped with a sprig of basil and sitting on a countertop.

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    Mixed Berry Basil Mezcal Margarita

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Grain Free
    • Nut Free
    • Paleo Friendly
    • Vegan
    Summertime calls for mezcal – specifically, a mezcal margarita. And my Mixed Berry Basil Mezcal Margarita is where it's at! It's perfectly light and refreshing, and filled with just the right amount of fruit without sugar overload. As far as cocktails are concerned, this is a better-for-you option that is absolutely delicious!
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    Equipment

    • 1 Blender I love my Vitamix blender, and will always recommend it!

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Mixed Berries, frozen
    • 3 Basil Leaves
    • 1.5 Ounces Mezcal
    • 1.5 Ounces Cointreau
    • 1 Lime
    • 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt, for coating the rim of the glass

    Instructions 

    1. Prepare your glass; pour a small handful of sea salt into a bowl, and set aside.
    2. Then, cut your lime into wedges, and rub one of the wedges alongside the edge of the glass. Save the lime for later, to add to your margarita!
    3. Carefully dip the rim of your glass into the sea salt, until it sticks to the rim and coats it as completely as possible. Set aside.
    4. Next, add the rest of your margarita ingredients to a blender (the frozen mixed berries, basil leaves, mezcal, cointreau, and lime) and blend until smooth.
    5. Pour your blended margarita into your glass.
    6. Top with a sprig of fresh basil, and enjoy!
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    Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 2328mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 6gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 168IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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