Description
A refreshing cocktail that combines sweet strawberries and fragrant basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 8–10 fresh basil leaves, gently bruised
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water)
- 2 ounces gin (or vodka/tequila)
- Ice cubes or crushed ice
- 2 ounces sparkling water
- Strawberry slice and basil sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your strawberries: Hull and quarter them to release flavor.
- Bruise the basil: Gently slap the leaves to release oils.
- Make the honey syrup: Mix equal parts honey and warm water.
- Mix it up: In a shaker, combine strawberries, basil, and lemon juice; muddle gently.
- Add the sweetness & spirit: Add honey syrup and gin, then ice; shake vigorously.
- Strain and serve: Pour into a glass filled with ice, filtering solids.
- Top it off: Add sparkling water and stir gently.
- Garnish: Finish with a strawberry slice and a basil sprig.
Notes
Best served cold. You can adjust sweetness with extra lemon juice or honey syrup as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cocktail, refreshing drink, summer, basil, strawberries