Strawberry Basil Martini
A delicious martini made with vodka or gin, fresh strawberries and basil, lemon juice, and topped with sparkling wine. Perfect for spring and summer!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 4 strawberries
- 4 basil leaves
- ½ lemon juiced
- 2 oz gin can sub vodka if preferred
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 1 oz sparkling wine
- Optional for garnish: strawberry slice, basil
Instructions
- Remove the stems from the strawberries and discard. Cut strawberries into chunks.
- Place strawberries, basil leaves, and lemon juice into a cup and muddle.
- Strain the strawberry mixture into a cocktail shaker using a mesh strainer and discard the rest.
- Add gin, simple syrup, and ice to cocktail shaker. Shake well.
- Strain into a martini glass and top with sparkling wine.
- Optional: Garnish with strawberry slice and/or basil leaf.
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