Strawberry Basil Smash Cocktail
A delightful cocktail blending the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the herbal aroma of basil, infused with a touch of lime and a splash of vodka.
Ingredients
| 4 | ounces Absolute Strawberry Vodka |
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| 1 | cup fresh strawberries, chopped small, save a few big pieces for garnish |
| 4 | tablespoons fresh lime (about 2 limes) |
| lime zest from 1 lime | |
| 2 | cans of Fresca Soda |
| 8 | small fresh basil leaves |
| 2 | tablespoons raw sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon red sugar |
Instructions
| 1. | Prepare the festive sugar rim by combining raw sugar and red sugar on a small plate. Dampen another small plate with water. Dip the rim of the cocktail glass in water, then in the sugar mixture to coat it beautifully. |
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| 2. | In a bowl, gently smash 3/4 cup of chopped strawberries using a spoon. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the smashed strawberries into the base of each sugar-rimmed cocktail glass. |
| 3. | In a cocktail shaker, combine Absolute Strawberry Vodka with the remaining smashed strawberries, fresh lime juice, and a cup of ice. Shake vigorously to blend the flavors. |
| 4. | Divide the contents of the cocktail shaker evenly among the glasses. Top up each glass with cold Fresca soda. Garnish with two basil leaves, lime zest, and a few reserved whole strawberries. |
Published on Jul 22, 2024 by Luminița