Strawberry Basil Cocktail
A fresh vodka cocktail with Elderflower liqueur, muddled strawberry, and basil.
Equipment
- Mortar & Pestle or back of a spoon & bowl; shaker (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 2 oz Elderflower liqueur
- 4 Strawberries, ends removed and halved, plus additional for garnish
- Approx. 8 Basil leaves, plus additional for garnish
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Splash of seltzer if desired (I like a little bubble to my fruity cocktails)
Instructions
- Muddle the strawberries and basil until it becomes a mash, along with the lemon juice.
- In a shaker, add ice, the muddled fruit/basil, the Elderflower liquor and vodka, making adjustments to taste.
- Shake away!
- Serve (the mash should be included for extra flavor) with additional strawberry basil garnish. Float some seltzer on top if desired.
Notes
- You want to include the lemon juice when muddling the strawberry and basil, since it helps break down the fruit.
- If you don’t have a mortar and pestle to muddle, you can muddle in the shaker or in any deep bowl with the back of a large spoon. You can also shake the drink using two tall glasses if you don’t have a shaker (I lost mine in a move, and shook the drink in a Nutribullet!)
- You can adjust the vodka and Elderflower liquer to your taste (the Elderflower can be a strong flavor so don’t overdo it).