I decided to try one of their seasonal drinks, a Strawberry Basil Smash, and it was so amazing.... but kinda spendy at $10 for this little drink. I was quite confident I could mimic it, and my version turned our pretty similar... and way more cost effective!

Strawberry Basil Smash (click here to print recipe)
1 drink
What you need:
3-4 medium strawberries, quartered
4-5 small-medium basil leaves, torn
juice from 1/2 lime
2 ounces simple syrup
1 1/2 ounces gin
club soda
ice
Directions:
Put the strawberries, basil and lime juice in a pint sized glass. Smash with a muddler. Add ice until the glass is 3/4 full. Add simple syrup and gin, then top with club soda. Stir to combine and serve!
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I've never thought of putting basil in a cocktail, but I guess they do it with mint, so why not?! Looks delish
ReplyDeleteSteph - http://nourishmeclean.blogspot.com
Thanks! The basil adds an amazing flavor!
Deletethis looks great! is there something I could substitute for gin to make it non-alcoholic or just leave it out?
ReplyDeleteI would add extra club soda in place of the gin, maybe a little extra simple syrup if needed! It would be so good non-alcohalic :)
DeleteWow! This looks and sounds simply amazing!
ReplyDeleteYummy! This looks like a delicious cocktail! Your tulip glass is much prettier too!
ReplyDeleteIt's almost strawberry season here, will be trying these real soon! looks like a great cocktail.
ReplyDeleteStrawberries and basil are a delicious combo! This drink sounds wonderful, and I'm excited you recreated it to save $$$.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments everyone!!
ReplyDeletethis sounds really good!
ReplyDeleteI am so there......thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteI am so there......thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, I think I need the whole pitcher (plus the strawberry basil smash cocktail!)
ReplyDeleteJasmine
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