Strawberry-Basil Vodka Cocktail

5 from 2 votes

Fruity, light and refreshing! This Strawberry Basil Vodka Cocktail is an all-time favorite cocktail. Herbaceous and delicious, with a few natural ingredients.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: basil, cocktail, strawberries, vodka

Servings: Cocktail

Calories: 228kcal

Author: Elise Shivamber

Equipment

Ingredients

2 OZ KetelOne Cucumber & Mint Vodka
1 OZ Simple Syrup
2 Strawberries hulled and stems removed
2 Basil Leaves washed thoroughly
2 OZ Lemon Juice (about 1 lemon)

Instructions

Shaken Method

Lightly muddle the strawberries, basil and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Muddle until strawberries are almost like a purée.
Pour the vodka, simple syrup and ice into the shaker.
Shake for 30-seconds.
Strain over a cup with fresh ice cubes.
Garnish with a strawberry and basil.

Stirred Method (for pitchers or no shaker)

Lightly muddle the strawberries, basil and lemon juice in your glass. Muddle until strawberries are almost like a purée.
Add the vodka, simple syrup and ice.
Stir.
Strain over a glass with fresh ice cubes or keep as a pulpy cocktail.
Garnish with strawberry and basil.

Notes

Vodka. I love flavored vodka, so I pair my Cucumber-Mint combo with this recipe. Substitute for any flavored vodka or unflavored. Or even try with gin or rum.
Strawberries. Substitute for your favorite mixed berry option.
Fresh Basil. Substitute for mint.
Lemon Juice. You can substitute for lime juice, but it does make this cocktail more tart.
Simple Syrup. Simple syrup helps add a sweetness to this fruity cocktail. Substitute for honey, maple syrup or agave.

TIP! You can always make your own simple syrup by combining equal parts water and sugar in a small pot on the stove. Simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved and then let cool.

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