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Cape Gooseberry and Thai Lime Basil Margarita
Sweet and citrus-y cocktail fun!
Servings
4
drinks
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Equipment
Muddler
Ingredients
6
oz
Tequila
4
oz
St. Germaine
8
tbsp
fresh squeezed lime juice
30
Cape Gooseberries (plus 8 more for garnish)
20
sprigs
Thai lime basil (plus 4 with stem for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the gooseberries in half and toss in a medium mixing bowl
Chop 20 sprigs of basil and add to mixing bowl
Muddle berries and basil
Add 6 oz of tequila (flavor is better developed if you let this sit for an hour but not necessary!)
Add St Germain and lime juice
Mix well and divide into 4 glasses filled with ice
Using a toothpick, poke a hole in the berries and then push the stem of a sprig of basil through two of the berries for a beautiful garnish. Enjoy!
Author:
Toni Farmer
Cost:
$5
Course:
Drinks