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Refreshing Strawberry Basil Smash Cocktail

A delightful summer cocktail combining fresh strawberries and aromatic basil for a refreshing sip.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 810 fresh basil leaves, gently bruised
  • 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

  1. Muddle your ingredients in a mixing glass: combine the quartered strawberries and bruised basil leaves, gently mash and crush them.
  2. Add in the lemon juice and honey syrup, and stir gently.
  3. Pour in your choice of spirit—gin, vodka, or tequila—over the muddled mixture and stir to combine.
  4. Ice the mixture with ice cubes or crushed ice, filling your glass based on preferred chill.
  5. Shake or stir the mixture to chill and meld the flavors.
  6. Top with sparkling water, adding effervescence to your cocktail.
  7. Garnish the drink with a strawberry slice and a basil sprig before serving.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, omit the spirits and increase the sparkling water.

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Keywords: cocktail, summer drink, strawberry, basil, refreshing