Strawberry Basil Breeze

This Strawberry Basil Breeze is a refreshing and delightful cocktail perfect for summertime enjoyment. It combines the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh strawberries, aromatic basil, and a hint of vodka, topped with a sparkling soda for a delightful effervescence. Whether you're unwinding at home or hosting a gathering, this cocktail is sure to impress with its vibrant and invigorating taste.

Strawberry Basil Breeze

A delightful and refreshing cocktail that blends fresh strawberries, aromatic basil, vodka, and sparkling soda for a perfect summer sip.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 6 large or 12 medium berries)
  • 2-4 tablespoons agave or honey, or more to taste
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 3 basil leaves
  • 2 ounces strawberry syrup (1/4 cup)
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 2 ounces sparkling wine, lemon-lime soda, or club soda, chilled
  • Optional garnishes: lime wedges, sliced strawberries, basil leaves, sugar for rim

Instructions

  1. Make the strawberry syrup by blending strawberries, agave, and lime juice until smooth. Strain the syrup to remove seeds if desired.
  2. Gently muddle basil leaves in a cocktail glass and fill the glass with ice.
  3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 1/4 cup of the strawberry syrup and vodka. Shake until the shaker is cool to the touch.
  4. Add the sparkling wine or club soda to the shaker, then strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.
  5. Garnish the glasses with strawberries, basil leaves, and lime wedges if desired, then enjoy!