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Strawberry Basil Martini

Published June 7, 2013 - Last Updated June 22, 2020

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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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Kosher Key Parve
Adjust Total Servings     1 servings
US Customary - Metric

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

Notes

You will also need: Cocktail shaker, martini glass
How to Infuse Vodka
Strawberry Simple Syrup Recipe

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.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Basil Martini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
Sodium 29mg1%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Sugar 20g22%
Vitamin C 4.3mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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5 from 1 vote
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Comments

  1. 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!

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  14. 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!

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