This strawberry basil martini is great for spring and summer! Made with fresh strawberries, basil, and lemon for a perfect mixture of tart and sweet.
This recipe is partially inspired by my passion fruit martini, this cocktail is fruit forward without being too sweet. Topped with sparkling wine to make the most refreshing martini possible! It's also inspired by this earl grey lavender martini, which also has floral notes paired with citrus.
Ingredients
- Strawberries: This recipe calls for fresh strawberries or strawberry puree. In the US, strawberries are best in spring/summer so I typically use strawberry puree in the other seasons.
- Vodka: Please note that gin is used in this photo but this recipe actually calls for vodka!
- Fresh basil: Basil and strawberries make such a great combination to bring out the best of both flavors.
- Simple syrup: You can make this at home using a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water or buy it pre-made in the alcohol section of most grocery stores.
- Lemon: The citrus juice adds a tartness to balance out this sweet cocktail!
- Optional sparkling wine: Top off the cocktail with sparkling wine to make it extra refreshing and balanced. I like using a dry Prosecco so it helps further balance the sweet strawberries.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Remove stems from strawberries and quarter.
If using fresh strawberries: Place strawberries, basil, and simple syrup into a cup.
Muddle together to release juices.
Strain strawberry mixture into a cocktail shaker. Then, add in vodka, lemon juice, and ice. and shake well.
Strain into a martini glass, top with sparkling wine if preferred, and garnish. Enjoy!
Hint: Muddle the strawberries, basil, and simple syrup as thoroughly as possible to get the best flavor.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Cocktail strainer
Top tip
Use a dry Prosecco as the sparkling wine in order to balance out the sweetness of the this strawberry basil martini.
Strawberry Basil Martini
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- cocktail strainer
Ingredients
- 3 fresh strawberries OR ¾ oz strawberry puree
- 3-4 basil leaves
- 2 oz vodka
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup if using fresh strawberries. Add to taste if using strawberry puree,
- Optional for topping for some bubbles/fizziness: splash of sparkling wine
- Optional for garnish: strawberry slice, basil
Instructions
- If using fresh strawberries: Add strawberries, basil, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker and muddle thoroughly.
- If using strawberry puree: Pour strawberry puree and basil into a cocktail shaker and muddle.
Next step for both recipes:
- Add vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup if using. Then, add ice.
- Shake well and strain into a martini glass.
- Optional: Top with sparkling wine
- Optional: Garnish with strawberry slice and/or basil leaf.
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