Strawberry Basil Margarita

Ingredients

• 3 large basil leaves 
• 8  ice cubes 
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon 
• 1 tablespoon liqueur orange-flavored such as cointreau ®
• 1 cup strawberries hulled
• 0.3 cup tequila 
• 2 tablespoons sugar white

Equipment

• blender

Directions

1. Combine the strawberries, tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, lemon juice, sugar, and basil leaves in a blender; mix on low until smooth.
2. Add the ice and puree until the ice is crushed, 30 to 60 seconds.