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Strawberry Gin Smash With Basil & Elderflower
Strawberry Basil Purée
Strawberry Gin Smash
Strawberry Basil Purée
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In a blender or food processor, purée the strawberries and basil together until smooth. You should end up with about 4 ounces total.
Strawberry Gin Smash (Puréed Version)
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In four highball glasses, add 1 oz. strawberry basil purée, 1/2 oz. lime juice, 1/2 oz. simple syrup, 1 1/2 oz. gin, and 1/2 oz. elderflower liqueur to each glass. Stir until combined.
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Fill the glasses with ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with strawberries, basil, etc. Stir the strawberry gin smashes right before drinking. Enjoy!
Strawberry Gin Smash (Muddled Version)
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Place 1/4 cup of sliced strawberries into each highball glass. Muddle until the strawberries are juicy and smooth. Add 2 basil leaves to each highball glass and muddle just a bit to release the flavor of the herb.
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To each glass, add 1/2 oz. lime juice, 1/2 oz. simple syrup, 1 1/2 oz. gin, and 1/2 oz. elderflower liqueur. Stir.
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Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda. Garnish, if desired. Give it a stir right before enjoying.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Muddle Basil Gently 🌿Gently press basil leaves against the glass with a muddler to release oils without bruising or shredding them, which prevents bitter flavors from developing.
- Chill Your Glass First 🧊Pre-chill your glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before serving to keep the cocktail cold longer and enhance the refreshing quality of this delicate drink.
- Fresh Strawberry Purée Technique 🍓Blend room-temperature strawberries with simple syrup rather than cold ones to extract maximum flavor, then strain through fine mesh for silky texture without seeds.
- Balance Elderflower Carefully 🌸Add elderflower liqueur gradually and taste as you go—a little goes a long way, and you want it to complement rather than overpower the delicate strawberry and basil flavors.
- Top with Club Soda Last ✨Add club soda as the final step and pour gently over ice to preserve carbonation and maintain the cocktail's light, refreshing effervescence throughout the drink.
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Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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