STRAWBERRY-BASIL COCKTAIL

Strawberry-Basil Cocktail image

This cocktail of sun-ripened strawberries and tender basil is so refreshing without being overly sweet. It's our favorite. -Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
3/4 to 1 cup ice cubes
2 ounces vodka
1/2 ounce club soda
1 teaspoon simple syrup
1 teaspoon cranberry juice
Pinch pepper

Steps:

In a shaker, muddle strawberries and basil. Fill shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and shake 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.