Strawberry-Basil Cocktail Recipe

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 3 fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
• 3/4 to 1 cup ice cubes
• 2 ounces vodka
• 1/2 ounce club soda
• 1 teaspoon simple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cranberry juice
• Pinch pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a shaker, muddle strawberries and basil. Fill shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and shake 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Yield: 1 serving.