Description
A vibrant and refreshing cocktail that captures the essence of summer with juicy strawberries and aromatic basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium fresh strawberries
- 8–10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey syrup
- 2 ounces gin (or vodka/tequila)
- Ice cubes or crushed ice
- 2 ounces sparkling water
- Strawberry slice and basil sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Hull and quarter strawberries, wash and dry basil leaves, squeeze fresh lemon juice.
- Muddle to perfection: Combine strawberries and basil in a shaker, gently crush to release juices.
- Add sweetness and brightness: Pour in honey syrup and lemon juice over muddled mixture.
- Incorporate spirits: Choose your spirit and pour into the mixture.
- Shake it up: Fill shaker with ice, cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
- Strain and style: Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Add some fizz: Top with sparkling water.
- Garnish & serve: Finish with a strawberry slice and basil sprig, then serve immediately.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute soda for the spirits. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more honey syrup or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry cocktail, basil cocktail, summer drink