Vietnamese Basil Margarita recipe served in a glass, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsMonsoon GRVietnamese Basil Margarita Recipe

Vietnamese Basil Margarita Recipe

Inspired by Monsoon GR
Time10m
Serves1

Tequila, basil, lime juice, triple sec.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

1

Prepare the Glass

Rub the rim of a glass with a lime wedge and dip it in salt. Set aside.

2

Muddle the Basil

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh basil leaves to release their flavor.

3

Mix the Ingredients

Add the tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup to the shaker with the muddled basil.

4

Shake

Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

5

Strain and Serve

Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with a basil leaf or lime wedge if desired.

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