Basil & Olive Margarita
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Basil & Olive Margarita

by Mixo Indy

A savory, basil-infused Margarita with the brine-kissed depth of Empirical Olive.

Simple · 3 min
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Mixo Indy takes the savory cocktail trend in an herbaceous direction with this refreshing agave riff. Empirical Olive introduces a saline depth that melds seamlessly with peppery fresh basil, bright lime, and vibrant blanco Tequila. It makes for an ideal warm-weather aperitivo or an elevated taco night pour.

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz Blanco Tequila
  • ½ oz Empirical Olive
  • ½ oz Cointreau
  • ½ oz Agave Nectar
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2–3 Fresh Basil Leaves
  • Garnish: Fresh Basil and Skewered Castelvetrano Olives

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake well and double-strain over fresh ice.
  3. Garnish with fresh basil and skewered Castelvetrano olives.

Made with

Empirical Olive 750ml bottle, front label with green olive illustrationEmpirical Olive

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