Best Strawberry Basil Balsamic Martini Recipes

FRESH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC BASIL DAIQUIRI

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We like that Ted Allen's daiquiri is not overly sweet, but if you are a fan of a sweet daiquiri, you can add a drizzle of simple syrup.

Provided by Ted Allen

Categories beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 cup ice cubes
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
4 tablespoons light rum
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 large fresh basil leaves plus 1 small sprig for garnish

Steps:

Place the ice cubes, strawberries, light rum, balsamic vinegar and basil leaves in the pitcher of a blender and blend until smooth and slushy. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with a small basil sprig.
Cook's Note: If your strawberries aren't very sweet, add up to 1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar.

STRAWBERRY-BASIL COCKTAIL

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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.

STRAWBERRY BASIL MARTINI

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Provided by Food Network

Categories beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

7 basil leaves with stems
1-ounce strawberry puree
1 cup ice cubes
2 1/2 ounces soju (Korean vodka)
1/2-ounce lime juice
1/2-ounce sweet and sour mix
1/2-ounce strawberry syrup

Steps:

In a 16-ounce cocktail shaker, add the basil leaves and the strawberry puree. Muddle until the basil leaves are broken into pieces. Add the ice cubes, then add the soju, lime juice, sweet and sour mix and strawberry syrup. Shake vigorously. Strain the drink into a 7-ounce chilled martini glass and serve cold.

FRESH STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND BASIL

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Provided by Michael Schlow

Categories Fruit Dessert Strawberry Summer Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces and loosely packed
10 cups strawberries, trimmed and halved (4 pounds whole berries)

Steps:

In large mixing bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar, honey, and pepper. Add basil and strawberries; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 10 minutes and up to 1 1/2 hours. Serve chilled.