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These Lemon Basil Margaritas take traditional margaritas to a whole new level with the addition of basil and lemon bakery emulsion. A cocktail you don’t want to miss out on!
You guys! Today is the final day of #BrunchWeek AND it’s Cinco de Mayo! So, what else could I share with you today but a margarita?? And not just any margarita, a lemon basil margarita. A lemon basil margarita made with LorAnn Oils lemon bakery emulsion. And that, my friends gives this margarita a little extra edge of flavor that you just won’t get any other way.
I’m normally a vodka girl, but I will never ever turn down a good margarita. And this, is a good margarita. And I may have made it two weekends in a row, because it’s that good. And to test it out and all that recipe testing jazz.
Oh, and what’s even more proof of how good they are…my dear husband, who is 100% a beer guy, drank a couple! He doesn’t drink liquor. Ever. It’s just not his jam. So, if he drank a couple and said how good they were, then you know they’re something special. I had a couple of trial runs, to get the ratios just right, but once I did…hot damn. That lemon bakery emulsion is something special, I tell ya. And of course the simple syrup made with Dixie Crystals is what cuts that tanginess and makes it just perfect. Oh, and the basil?? Yeah. That’s pretty rad, too. I just…can’t gush about these enough.
And since it’s Cinco de Mayo, margaritas are kind of a staple for any get-togethers, wouldn’t you say? Your guests will thank you. Over and over, again. Just make sure you make plenty, because they go down smooth and everyone will want more.
Be sure to check out this and other amazing recipes from today at the bottom of the post, and if you haven’t already – enter the giveaway drawing!! There are some amazing prizes to be had y’all, from some amazing and generous sponsors!! If you missed the earlier post, you can check out the prizes and enter the giveaway here. It’s your last chance!
Lemon Basil Margaritas
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Dixie Crystals granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 Basil Leaves
- 6 oz silver tequila
- 1/4 tsp LorAnn Oils Lemon Bakery Emulsion
- 3 oz Fresh Lime Juice ~6-8 limes
- lemon or lime slices, and basil for garnish
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and heat until sugar has dissolved. Set aside and allow to cool.
- Tear basil and place in the bottom of a shaker cup. Add 3 oz of simple syrup and remaining ingredients and fill with ice. Shake vigorously, and then pour through strainer into ice-filled glasses*. Garnish with lemon or lime slices and basil leaves.
Notes
Take a look at what the #BrunchWeek Bloggers are creating today!
BrunchWeek Beverages:
Bloody Marys Three Ways from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Fruit Tea from For the Love of Food
Lemon Basil Margarita from Sweet Beginnings
BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
Classic Shakshuka from The PinterTest Kitchen
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Carrot Cake Overnight Chia Oatmeal from Love and Confections
Chinese Sugar Donuts from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Crepes from 4 Sons ‘R’ Us
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Roasted Red Pepper Asparagus Mini Tarts from Daily Dish Recipes
BrunchWeek Desserts:
Hazelnut Crusted Chocolate Tart from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Strawberry Shortcake Pound Cake from The Redhead Baker
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Wooohooooo A new margarita recipe!!