Strawberry Basil Margaritas have FOUR ingredients and are amazingly delicious! This easy cocktail is perfect for any event!
Strawberry Basil Margaritas are my signature cocktail that I make for all my vents, parties, and girl's nights. They are so easy to make an incredibly delicious. Using fresh herbs in cocktails is very refreshing and really makes the flavors pop. With only four ingredients, this is will easily become one of your favorite cocktails.
Letting this sit for a few hours before serving is key here. You will notice after you make it, the liquid will be yellow/clear-ish…but after a few hours, BAM – PINK! Love it!!!
If you prefer a fresh strawberry non-alcoholic drink, try this Strawberry Agua Fresca!
Ingredients for Strawberry Basil Margaritas:
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- Frozen limeade concentrate: this is found with the frozen juices in the freezer section of the grocery store.
- Water: to dilute the limeade concentrate
- Tequila: Use a blanco/silver tequila such as Patron or your favorite brand.
- Fresh strawberries: stems removed and chopped
- Fresh basil leaves
How to make Strawberry Basil Margaritas:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- In a large drink dispenser (at least 1 gallon), add limeade concentrate, strawberries, water, and tequila. Stir until limeade is completely dissolved (might take a minute if it was frozen).
- Add basil leaves, crumpling them a bit before you put them into the dispenser (this helps release the flavor); stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve over ice and enjoy!
Can I double or triple this recipe?
Yes, this recipe can be truly doubled or tripled to however much you need.
Can I use a different alcohol in these strawberry basil margaritas?
Yes! Although it won't technically be a margarita anymore, this cocktail is delicious with vodka or rum!
When to serve margaritas:
- Serve these strawberry basil margaritas on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) with a side of Million Layer Dip and Air Fryer Tortilla Chips!
- Girl's night IN is the perfect time to have these margaritas! Serve them with Fresh Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Whipped Basil Feta Dip and Bagel Chips.
- A summer or spring BBQ is the perfect time to whip up a pitcher of these! They go great with Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Burgers and Corn on the Cob!
- Really, any occasion is a great excuse to make this delicious easy cocktail!
If you love cocktails as much as I do, checkout these other options as well:
- Cranberry Margaritas {Easy 5 Ingredients}
- Blueberry Basil Margaritas
- Strawberry Moscow Mules
- Strawberry Coconut Cocktail
- Pomegranate Limeade (non-alcoholic)
- Pineapple Mojitos
Strawberry Basil Margaritas have FOUR ingredients and are amazingly delicious! This easy cocktail is perfect for any event!
- 2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen limeade concentrate
- 5 cans (or 60 ounces) of water
- 15 strawberries (give or take)
- handful of basil leaves
- 4-5 cups tequila (gold or silver), depending on how strong you want it
- ice
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In a large drink dispenser (at least 1 gallon), add limeade concentrate, strawberries, water, and tequila. Stir well until limeade is completely dissolved (might take a minute if it was frozen still).
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Add basil leaves, crumpling them a bit before you put them into the dispenser (this helps release the flavor); stir to combine.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Serve over ice and enjoy!
To make a 64 ounce pitcher, halve the recipe.
Store leftover margaritas in the fridge.
First published August 2012. Updated April 2015 and May 2023.
Julia says
These were perfect for our ladies book club! Everyone asked for this recipe! Definitely a keeper. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!
Beth says
Those look so good! I love the combination of berries and basil for a sweet and savory mix. Yum!
Anna says
This margarita is so refreshing! It's like Spring in a cup! We really enjoyed it!
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert says
Looks absolutely fantastic! I'm excited to make this!
Alicia says
I always make these for girl's night and people always ask me for the recipe! I would have never thought to put all this together but I am so glad I was intrigued! Thank you!!!!
Sandra says
These margaritas are so perfect!! Sp quick and easy to make!
Catalina says
I am so curious to try this new flavor! I like Margarita so much!