Best Strawberry Basil Cocktail Recipes

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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

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 BOURBON SMASH



Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash image

Strawberries and fresh basil are smashed together until fragrant in this bourbon-based cocktail perfect for summer.

Provided by ERIKIM21

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

ΒΌ cup fresh strawberries, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
5 leaves fresh basil
2 teaspoons simple syrup
3 fluid ounces bourbon
ice
3 fluid ounces sparkling water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Muddle strawberries, lemon juice, basil, and simple syrup together in a cocktail glass until smashed together and fragrant. Add bourbon and ice; stir to combine. Top with sparkling water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 7.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

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