Strawberry Basil Smash
Strawberry Basil Smash
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Basil Smash
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, adjust to taste
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled, or club soda
- as needed ice
Instructions
- 1
In a large pitcher or cocktail shaker, combine the hulled and quartered fresh strawberries and basil leaves. Using a muddler, gently muddle the strawberries and basil until the strawberries are broken down and the basil is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the fresh lime juice and simple syrup to the muddled mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired. If you prefer a smoother drink, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another pitcher or directly into serving glasses, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid. Discard the solids.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Fill four serving glasses with ice. Divide the strawberry basil mixture evenly among the glasses.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Top each glass with chilled sparkling water or club soda. Gently stir to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Garnish each Strawberry Basil Smash with a fresh basil leaf and a slice of strawberry or lime, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Strawberry Basil Smash
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Basil Smash
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, adjust to taste
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled, or club soda
- as needed ice
Instructions
- 1
In a large pitcher or cocktail shaker, combine the hulled and quartered fresh strawberries and basil leaves. Using a muddler, gently muddle the strawberries and basil until the strawberries are broken down and the basil is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the fresh lime juice and simple syrup to the muddled mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired. If you prefer a smoother drink, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another pitcher or directly into serving glasses, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid. Discard the solids.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Fill four serving glasses with ice. Divide the strawberry basil mixture evenly among the glasses.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Top each glass with chilled sparkling water or club soda. Gently stir to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Garnish each Strawberry Basil Smash with a fresh basil leaf and a slice of strawberry or lime, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min