Strawberry Basil Smash Delight
Strawberry Basil Smash Delight
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 fluid ounces vodka
- 1 cup club soda, chilled
- ice cubes, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a cocktail shaker or a sturdy bowl, combine the halved strawberries, fresh basil leaves, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Gently muddle the ingredients to release the juices from the strawberries and the oils from the basil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the vodka to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into four glasses filled with fresh ice cubes. Discard the solids.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Top each glass with chilled club soda. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Garnish each drink with a fresh strawberry and a sprig of basil, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Strawberry Basil Smash Delight
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 fluid ounces vodka
- 1 cup club soda, chilled
- ice cubes, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a cocktail shaker or a sturdy bowl, combine the halved strawberries, fresh basil leaves, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Gently muddle the ingredients to release the juices from the strawberries and the oils from the basil.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the vodka to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into four glasses filled with fresh ice cubes. Discard the solids.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Top each glass with chilled club soda. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Garnish each drink with a fresh strawberry and a sprig of basil, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min