Refreshing Strawberry Basil Smash Cocktail
A vibrant cocktail blending sweet strawberries and aromatic basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Muddle the strawberries and basil in a sturdy glass or shaker.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and honey syrup, and stir gently.
- Incorporate the gin by pouring it into the mixture and stirring again.
- Fill the glass with ice and shake gently if using a shaker.
- Strain into a glass and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with a slice of strawberry and a sprig of basil.
Notes
For a sweeter drink, adjust honey syrup to your taste. Consider rimming your glass with sugar for an extra touch!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cocktail, strawberry, basil, summer drink, refreshing beverage