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Strawberry Gin Smash With Basil & Elderflower
This strawberry gin smash has fresh basil, elderflower liqueur, and lime juice for a refreshing, delicious summer cocktail. Make it in a pitcher or as a single drink!
Ingredients
Strawberry Basil Purée
Strawberry Gin Smash
Instructions
Strawberry Basil Purée
- Step 1
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)
- Step 2
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.
- Step 3
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)
- Step 4
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.
- Step 5
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.
- Step 6
Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda. Garnish, if desired. Give it a stir right before enjoying.
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