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Nectarine-Basil Margaritas

 Nectarine Basil Margaritas
I kind of feel like this drink is the last kiss of summer. The nectarines are so beautiful right now and the garden is still filled with basil, but it won’t last. 

I love a frozen, refreshing margarita, it kind of just epitomizes summertime. Using fresh ingredients makes it even better. I have been stockpiling peaches and nectarines, slicing and freezing them for smoothies in the wintertime.

Then it hit me, why not a nectarine-basil margarita? I once made a Nectarine-Basil Shortbread Tart that was out-of-this-world delicious. I knew the flavors would work well together.

Nectarine Basil Margaritas with Basil Simple Syrup
I started by making a basil simple syrup. This can be done the day before so it is chilled when you add it to the blend.

Nectarine Basil Margaritas sliced nectarines
I started with frozen nectarines I let thaw out slightly. This way the drink is cold but not too frozen making it too thick.

I always use top shelf silver tequila, such as Patron, for margaritas. The gold tequila gives it too much of a bite. The Patron is smooth and makes a lovely drink even better.

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Necatarine-Basil Margaritas

Recipe from: Created by Cathy Pollak for NoblePig.com | Serves: Makes one 10 ounce margarita

Ingredients

  • kosher salt and lime wedge
  • 2 nectarines, peeled, sliced & frozen but slightly thawed out
  • 1/4 cup basil simple syrup*
  • juice of one lime
  • 2 ounces top shelf silver tequila, such as Patron

Directions

  • Run the wedge of a lime around the rim of a margarita glass and then dip in kosher salt. Set aside.
  • Place all other ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into salt rimmed glass and serve immediately.
  • *Basil Simple Syrup - 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water and one stalk of basil with about 12 leaves. Combine and boil until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Once room temperature, remove basil and place in a small pouring vessel. Chill until needed.

Nectarine Basil Margaritas last kiss of summer
A perfect end of summer treat.

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Comments

  6. Oh what I would have given for one of these today! There’s always tomorrow, right?! 🙂 We’ve got a few more hot weeks here in Texas and I’ve got some nectarines in the freezer, so I’m all set to try these! They look so refreshing!

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