Strawberry Basil Smash Recipe
Muddled strawberries and basil shaken with vodka and fresh lime juice.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Strawberry Basil Smash
Method
Directions for Preparing Strawberry Basil Smash
- 1
Prepare the Strawberries
Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them into quarters for easier muddling.
- 2
Muddle the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the sliced strawberries and fresh basil leaves. Muddle these together until the strawberries are broken down and the basil is fragrant.
- 3
Mix the Cocktail
Add vodka, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 4
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of basil on top.

