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Courtesy of David Alan, Tipsy Texan
Photography by Andy Sams
Super easy
2 sprigs lemon basil
1/4 ounces simple syrup
1 1/2 ounces tequila plata
3/4 ounces Paula's Texas Orange (PTO)
3/4 ounces fresh-squeezed lime juice
Lemon Basil Margarita Directions
In the bottom of a mixing glass, gently muddle the lemon basil in the simple syrup.
Add rest of ingredients; shake vigorously with ice to chill; strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Variations: any summer or winter herb can be used to season and garnish this cocktail. In wintertime, harvest Meyer lemons and use the zest and juice to make a Meyer Lemon Syrup.
