Strawberry-Basil Martini
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The Strawberry-Basil Martini is a beautiful and sophisticated cocktail that pairs two of our favorite summer flavors. While the combination might sound unusual, the sweet fruit and herbal notes are absolutely delicious together.
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Ingredients
For the strawberry simple syrup (makes about 2 cups syrup):
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 cups strawberries hulled and sliced (about 1 quart)
For 1 cocktail:
- 4 large basil leaves plus one leaf for garnish, if desired
- 2 ounces gin or vodka (recommended; Hendricks or Bulldog)
- 1 ounce Lillet blanc
- 1/2 ounce Elderflower liquor
- 1 ounce strawberry simple syrup
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
Instructions
For the strawberry syrup:
- In a medium saucepan, add water, sugar and strawberries. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves, about 2 to 3 minutes. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes, occasionally skimming off any foam that forms on the surface. Pour liquid through a fine mesh strainer set over a heat-proof bowl and allow liquid to drain on it’s own. Don’t press down or the syrup will be cloudy. Cool to room temperature and transfer to a clean glass jar. Chill until ready to use.
For the cocktail:
- Add basil leaves to a shaker and gently bash a few times with a muddler or the bottom of a wooden spoon. Fill shaker with ice and add all the other ingredients. Shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled martini glass, float a basil leaf on top and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
17mg
(1%)
Potassium
34mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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