This cocktail offers a perfect blend of the sweet and fruity flavors of strawberries, the herbal freshness of basil, and the natural sweetness of honey, making it a wonderful summer sipper. Enjoy responsibly!
Serving: Approximately 1 litre
Ingredients:
- Ripe Strawberries (leafy part removed)
- 3-5 Fresh Basil Leaves
- Juice of 1 Medium Lemon
- 1/2 cup Humble Bee Honey
- Vodka
- Club Soda
- Water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- In a cocktail shaker, add the ripe strawberries and fresh basil leaves. Use a muddler to gently muddle (crush) the strawberries and basil to release their flavors.
- Squeeze the juice of one medium lemon into the shaker.
- Add half a cup of honey.
- Pour in 1 and 1/2 ounces (or 1 and 1/2 shots) of vodka.
- Add about 6 ice cubes to the shaker.
- Shake the cocktail vigorously for 30 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
- Fill a cocktail glass with crushed ice.
- Using a fine strainer, strain the cocktail from the shaker into the glass over the crushed ice.
- Finish by adding a splash of club soda to the glass for a refreshing fizz.
- Garnish your Strawberry Basil Honey Smash Cocktail with a fresh strawberry and a few basil leaves for a burst of color and aroma.
- Serve and enjoy this delightful and aromatic cocktail!
Tips:
- Make sure the strawberries are ripe for maximum flavor.
Nutritional Information (approximate per serving, can vary based on the specific quantities and brands of ingredients used):
- Calories: Approximately 180-200 (may vary depending on strawberry size and vodka content)
- Carbohydrates: 23-26g
- Sugars: 20-22g (naturally occurring from strawberries and honey)
- Protein: 0.5-1g
- Fat: 0g
- Dietary Fiber: 1-2g
- Sodium: 50-60mg (may vary based on club soda brand)
- Potassium: 100-120mg
- Vitamin C: 30-40mg
