Mango Basil Margarita

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Mango Basil Margarita

Time to mix a Cinco de Mayo margarita with a little extra  to the classic margarita. Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs. GLAMOUR
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mango, Margarita, Tequila
Author: Recipe from Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs.

Ingredients

Mango Puree

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mango
  • 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup water

Mango Basil Margarita

  • 1 1/2 oz (3 tablespoons) mango puree
  • 1 oz (2 tablespoons) blanco tequila
  • 1/4 oz clear orange-flavored liqueur
  • 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
  • 2 resh basil leaves, torn
  • 1 oz club soda, chilled

Instructions

To make mango puree

  • Place the mango, sugar, and water in blender and cover. Blend on high speed until smooth. Transfer to storage container; cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.

To make margarita

  • Add 1 1/2 oz. of mango puree, the tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, lime juice, and torn basil leaves to cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice; cover and shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glass filled with fresh ice; top with club soda. Garnish with mango puree and basil leaves.