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overhead view of blackberry lemonade in a glass garnished with a fresh basil sprig
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Blackberry Basil Tequila Lemonade

Looking for the perfect summer cocktail recipe for backyard get-togethers? This blackberry basil tequila lemonade is full of refreshing fruit flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 264kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • handful basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 6 lemons, juiced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup tequila
  • 6 ounces fresh blackberries
  • ice cubes

Instructions

  • Make a simple syrup by heating the sugar and 1 ½ cups water in a medium saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat and add the basil leaves. Use the back of a wooden spoon to gently muddle the basil leaves in the syrup. Leave the basil in the syrup while it cools to room temperature. Then remove the basil leaves from the syrup.
  • Add the syrup, lemon juice, 2 cups of water, and tequila to pitcher and stir to combine.
  • Divide blackberries among 6 glasses (save 6 berries for garnish) and muddle the blackberries in each glass. Pour lemonade over the muddled blackberries and add a few ice cubes to each glass. Garnish with blackberries and additional basil leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg