Strawberry Basil Breeze

A delightful blend of fresh strawberries and fragrant basil, muddled and shaken with coconut water or vodka to create a light and refreshing drink. Topped with tonic or sparkling water, it's the perfect mocktail or cocktail for any occasion.

Strawberry Basil Breeze

A refreshing mix of strawberries, basil, and coconut water or vodka, topped with tonic or sparkling water.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. coconut water or vodka
  • 3-5 strawberries, roughly chopped
  • 2 basil leaves
  • Tonic or plain sparkling water
  • Sugar for rim
  • Extra basil leaves and strawberry slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place sugar on a small plate.
  2. Take a slice of strawberry and rub around the rim of a glass, then press rim into the sugar to coat.
  3. Combine strawberries, basil, and coconut water or vodka in a cocktail shaker.
  4. Muddle ingredients together until well combined.
  5. Add ice to cocktail shaker and shake thoroughly.
  6. Fill glass with ice and garnish with a few slices of strawberries and basil leaves.
  7. Pour mixture through the strainer into the rimmed glass.
  8. Top with tonic or sparkling water.