Strawberry Basil Martini (Reapload)

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WHAT’S IN A STRAWBERRY BASIL MARTINI?

This Strawberry Basil Martini brings together two delicious flavors inspired by the summer! Made with homemade strawberry basil infused vodka, this cocktail recipe is a winner!
It’s summer and time for a light and refreshingly different cocktail. My suggestion: this delicious Strawberry Basil Martini.
I fell in love with fruit-infused liquors during my travels in the Caribbean, and when I returned home, I made a Strawberry Basil Infused Vodka that I told you about here. To take advantage of all that delightful fruity flavor, I decided to create this Strawberry Basil Martini.


This Strawberry Basil Martini brings together two delicious flavors inspired by the summer! Made with homemade strawberry basil infused vodka, this cocktail recipe is a winner!
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 strawberries quartered
  • 2 basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons St. Germain liqueur
  • 1/2 cup Strawberry Basil Infused Vodka
  • Ice
  • Strawberry and basil leaf for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the strawberries, basil leaves, and simple syrup. Muddle together. Top with lemon juice, St. Germain, and strawberry vodka. Shake vigorously.
  2. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a strawberry and basil leaf.
RECIPE NOTES
I strongly recommend making your own fruit-infused vodka (you can get but if you are pressed for time, you could substitute store-bought strawberry vodka.







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