Fresh strawberries and basil are a flavor match made in heaven! And this strawberry basil cocktail with vodka proves it. Strawberry simple syrup adds a vibrant red hue and a delicious flavor. Basil-infused vodka provides a delightful and aromatic tipsy base. My family calls it a strawberry basil martini. I call it delicious!
The Best Strawberry Cocktails Start with Fresh Fruit Syrup
I recently shared an easy method for making strawberry syrup. During strawberry season, there is nothing better than having a batch of fresh, homemade simple syrup handy. Of course, you can use bottled syrup if you prefer. But with all of those beautiful fresh berries at the market, why not make your own? It couldn’t be easier. Check out my quick and easy strawberry syrup recipe to learn how. You’ll need a batch (or a store-bought bottle) for this strawberry basil martini.
Add Infused Vodka for an Herbal Twist
Basil-infused vodka is also super easy to make, but you do need to plan ahead. Check out my tutorial on how to make infused vodka for a quick guide. You can alternatively use pre-made basil vodka, if you prefer. However, don’t skimp on the fresh basil garnish. It really adds a wonderful aroma to this strawberry basil cocktail.
How to Make a Strawberry Basil Cocktail
This strawberry martini is so seasonal and delicious. The combination of ripe, sweet strawberries and peppery, fragrant basil works surprisingly well together. Add a splash of fresh lime juice, an aromatic sprig of fresh basil, and voila! You’ve got a sophisticated strawberry basil vodka cocktail, the perfect tipsy drink to enjoy on the patio on a hot summer day.
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Strawberry Basil Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces basil infused vodka (buy at the store or make ahead - see notes)
- 1 ounce strawberry simple syrup (buy at the store or make ahead - see notes)
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 2 oounces club soda
- Ice cubes
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Notes
Instructions
Instructions
- Chill your martini glass. Pour basil infused vodka, strawberry syrup, and fresh lime juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake and strain into chilled martini glass. Top off with club soda. Garnish with additional basil leaves. Serve.
Terry says
Delish. I will try. Every year my BFF and I hit the tennis tourney in Indian Wells, CA. Our first stop is Tommy Bahamas on El Paseo. First order of business… Pink Grapefruit Basil Martini. This looks just as good!
Todd Rowe says
any martini in the big glasses, we call Mar-Biggies!
Dorothy Mahalik Adler says
Looks great. I´ll have a glass or two.
Hannah Cordes says
Beautiful! L´chaim and Shabbat shalom!
Elayne Glasser says
I just saw a post from Wystone´s World Tea in Denver, CO – for happy hour with Strawberry Basil Martinis. Ha ha They don´t just sell tea, obviously.
Susannah Ring-Crawford says
Nummers!!! : )
Amber Chatreau says
Yumm!
Heather Menges says
Cheers to you too!
Valerie Nelson says
Vodka? Basil? What´s not to like? I´m trying this as soon as it stops raining enough to go out to the herb garden.
Tara McNamara says
Shabbat shalom! We are having our temple service outside tonight, with a picnic before, and I am making your crunchy sweet broccoli craisin salad. I´m excited to see how it turns out!
John Luzadre says
sweet…
Maury Remer says
L´Chaim!