Strawberry and basil frozen margarita

Ingredients:

Basil sugar:

• 3 Tbsp (45ml) white sugar
• Handful fresh basil leaves
• 1 lime wedge

Margarita:

• 2 punnets (400g each) strawberries, hulled
• Juice (80ml) and grated peel of 1 orange
• Juice (30ml) and grated peel of 1 lime
• ½ cup (125ml) sparkling water
• 4-5 fresh basil leaves + extra for garnish
• ½ bag (500g) ice cubes

Method

1. Blitz together sugar and basil for a few seconds and set aside.
2. Wet the rims of serving glasses with lime and dip into basil sugar to coat.
3. Blitz together margarita ingredients to a slushy consistency.
4. Pour into glasses and garnish with basil leaves.
5. Serve immediately.

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