Strawberry-Basil Martini

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    1 cocktail

  • Calories

    307 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Strawberry-Basil Martini

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

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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 basil plus one leaf for garnish, if desired, large leaves
  • 2 ounces gin recommended; Hendricks or Bulldog, or vodka
  • 1 ounce Lillet blanc
  • 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur
  • 1 ounce strawberry simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice

Instructions

For the strawberry syrup:

  1. 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:

  1. 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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