🍓 Strawberry Basil Cocktail
Ingredients
Small handful strawberries (tops removed if desired)
* 2 large basil leaves
* 1 oz honey syrup (honey dissolved in warm water equal parts)
* 1 oz fresh lemon juice
* 2 oz bourbon
* Ice
Garnish (optional)
* Fresh strawberry
* Basil sprig
Directions
1. Combine strawberries, basil, honey syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker.
2. Gently muddle to crush the berries. Avoid over-muddling, as the basil can become bitter.
3. Add the bourbon.
4. Fill the shaker with ice.
5. Shake until well chilled.
6. Double strain into an ice-filled glass.
7. Garnish and serve.
Yield: 1 cocktail
🍓 Strawberry Basil Smash Mocktail
Ingredients
* Small handful strawberries
* 2 large basil leaves
* 1 oz honey syrup (honey dissolved in warm water equal parts)
* 1 oz fresh lemon juice
* 2 oz double-strength green tea
* Ice
Garnish (optional)
* Fresh strawberry
* Basil sprig
Directions
1. Combine strawberries, basil, honey syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker.
2. Gently muddle the berries.
3. Add the double-strength green tea.
4. Fill with ice and shake until chilled.
5. Double strain into an ice-filled glass.
6. Garnish and enjoy.
Yield: 1 cocktail
