Okay, I’ll admit it—I love a good margarita. But as much as I adore a classic, sometimes I want to sip on something that feels a little… healthier. Introducing the Blueberry Basil Detox Margarita, aka the perfect balance between treating yourself and treating your body right.
This beauty is packed with juicy blueberries (hello, antioxidants!), fresh basil (because we’re fancy like that), and a chilled cup of Detox to give your body a little cleanse while you sip. And let’s not forget the tequila—because we’re not savages.
Why I Love This Margarita
You know those moments when you just need to unwind, but you also don’t want to derail all the hard work you’ve put into your wellness goals? That’s where this drink comes in. It’s refreshing, naturally sweetened with honey or agave (no artificial junk here), and has a subtle herbal twist from the basil. Plus, it’s packed with detoxifying goodness, which basically means it cancels out the tequila… right?
Let’s Make It!
- Grab some fresh blueberries, because frozen won’t cut it here. Rinse them off and toss them into a glass with some roughly chopped basil leaves and a good squeeze of lime juice.
- Muddle, muddle, muddle! The goal is to smash those berries until they release their deep, gorgeous color and the basil gets nice and fragrant.
- Pour in a cup of chilled Detox, add blanco tequila, a splash of triple sec (I swear by Cointreau), and just a touch of honey or agave for sweetness. Stir it all up like the mixologist you were born to be.
- Salt that rim! Just run a lime wedge around the edge of your glass and dip it into kosher salt for that perfect salty-sweet contrast.
- Fill your glass with ice, pour over your margarita, and garnish with extra blueberries and a lime wedge. Then? Sip, relax, and pretend you’re on a beach somewhere.
The Final Verdict
This cocktail is light, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink. It gives you that ‘treat yourself’ moment without the guilt, and honestly, I’ll be making these on repeat all year long. Cheers to detoxing while drinking—because balance is everything! 🍹💙
Blueberry Basil Detox Margarita
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 3-4 basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 cup Detox (chilled)
- 1.5 oz blanco tequila
- .5 oz triple sec (Cointreau is my favorite)
- .5 oz honey or agave
- Garnish: kosher salt and lime, for rim
Steps
- Add the first seven ingredients and muddle until the blueberries are smashed and the basil is well muddled.
- Salt rim, pour margarita over ice, and garnish the top with extra blueberries and a lime wedge.