# Basil Mezcal Margarita Recipe

*By James Hills, mantripping.com — Updated April 2018*

In honor of Mexican Independence Day, I'm sharing a tasty little recipe from Zinum Mezcal for their Basil Margarita!



Basil Margarita Cocktail Recipe




- Ingredients:

- 2 oz [Zignum Silver](https://zignummezcal.com/)

- 6 Basil Leaves

- 4 Lemon Wedges

- 0.5 oz Grand Marnier

- 1tsp Brown Sugar






## Preparation:




1. Muddle basil, lemons and sugar in mixer

2. Add all ingredients and shake

3. Salt the rim of a 7 oz rock glass

4. Serve in glass and garnish with lemon and basil



 






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                    Written by: James Hills








        Published: 16 September 2016







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