Description
Quench your thirst this summer with the Summer Refreshing Strawberry Basil Smash Cocktail—a delightful mix of juicy strawberries, fragrant basil, and a fizzy finish. This vibrant drink is perfect for sunny afternoons and summer gatherings, offering a refreshing escape in every sip. Easy to make and beautifully presented, this cocktail will impress your guests while keeping you cool under the sun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup sparkling water (or flavored sparkling water)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the quartered strawberries and basil leaves with sugar until juicy.
- Add lemon juice to the mixture and stir well.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes and pour in sparkling water. Shake gently to combine.
- Strain into glasses filled with ice and garnish with extra basil or whole strawberries as desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (200ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg