Strawberry Basil Spritz Recipe
Strawberry-basil shrub, lemon juice, tonic
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Ingredients
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Shrub Base
Cocktail Assembly
Method
Shrub Base Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Strawberries
Wash and hull the fresh strawberries, then chop them into small pieces.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped strawberries, fresh basil leaves, and granulated sugar. Stir well to coat the strawberries with sugar.
- 3
Macerate Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for about 2 hours. This allows the strawberries to release their juices.
- 4
Add Vinegar
After maceration, add the apple cider vinegar to the strawberry-basil mixture. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Strain the Mixture
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a clean jar or bottle, discarding the solids. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using.
Cocktail Assembly
- 6
Mix the Cocktail
In a glass, combine 2 tablespoons of the strawberry-basil shrub with fresh lemon juice.
- 7
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to your preference.
- 8
Top with Tonic
Pour tonic water over the ice and shrub mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- 9
Garnish
Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and a few slices of strawberry on top.
- 10
Serve
Enjoy your refreshing Strawberry Basil Spritz!
