I don’t know about you, but on my end it’s been a crazy, crazy week. My inbox is crammed with no end in sight. It’s all good stuff, I can’t complain; in fact, I’m thrilled to be so busy doing the things I love to do. Even so, I’m ready for Shabbat and the weekend… ready to take a deep breath and unplug for a few hours. I plan to kick it all off with this refreshing Strawberry Basil Cocktail.
Last week, I shared an easy method for making homemade strawberry simple syrup. Here, I’ve combined the syrup with basil-infused vodka (to learn how to make infused vodka, click here). The combination of sweet, ripe strawberries and crisp, peppery basil works surprisingly well together. You can use bottled strawberry syrup if you prefer, but with all of those beautiful berries at the market, why not make your own? Add a splash of fresh lime juice, an aromatic sprig of fresh basil, and voila! You’ve got a sophisticated spring cocktail, the perfect drink to kick off your weekend. Shabbat Shalom, l’chaim!
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Strawberry Basil Martini
1 servings
2 minutes
3 minutes
Parve
Description
Make a sweet, crisp and refreshing seasonal martini with homemade strawberry syrup, basil infused vodka and lime juice.
Ingredients
- 2 oz basil infused vodka (see notes)
- 2 oz club soda
- 1 oz strawberry simple syrup (see notes)
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Recipe Notes
You will also need: Cocktail shaker, martini glass
Instructions
Chill your martini glass. Pour basil infused vodka, club soda, strawberry syrup and fresh lime juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into glass. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Terry says
June 17, 2013 at 9:27 pmDelish. 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
June 13, 2013 at 4:55 pmany martini in the big glasses, we call Mar-Biggies!
Dorothy Mahalik Adler says
June 8, 2013 at 8:55 pmLooks great. I´ll have a glass or two.
Tara McNamara says
June 8, 2013 at 5:32 amThe broccoli salad was a hit at temple!
Tori Avey says
June 10, 2013 at 10:24 amTerrific!
Fabian Lopez says
June 8, 2013 at 2:19 amI am jealous ; (
Hannah Cordes says
June 7, 2013 at 11:52 pmBeautiful! L´chaim and Shabbat shalom!
Elayne Glasser says
June 7, 2013 at 11:45 pmI 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
June 7, 2013 at 11:40 pmNummers!!! : )
Wendy Muffy Woody says
June 7, 2013 at 11:21 pmSOND GOOD
Elana Sperber says
June 7, 2013 at 11:04 pmWith everything happening in Santa Monica today I can definitely use on of these.
Amber Chatreau says
June 7, 2013 at 10:49 pmYumm!
Heather Menges says
June 7, 2013 at 10:40 pmCheers to you too!
Valerie Nelson says
June 7, 2013 at 10:37 pmVodka? 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
June 7, 2013 at 10:35 pmShabbat 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
June 7, 2013 at 10:35 pmsweet…
Maury Remer says
June 7, 2013 at 10:34 pmL´Chaim!