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February 19, 2025
This strawberry gin smash has fresh basil, elderflower liqueur, and lime juice for a refreshing, delicious summer cocktail. Make it in a pitcher or as a single drink!
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Strawberry Gin Smash With Basil & Elderflower
Strawberry Basil Purée
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In a blender or food processor, purée the strawberries and basil together until smooth. You should end up with about 4 ounces total.
Strawberry Gin Smash (Puréed Version)
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In four highball glasses, add 1 oz. strawberry basil purée, 1/2 oz. lime juice, 1/2 oz. simple syrup, 1 1/2 oz. gin, and 1/2 oz. elderflower liqueur to each glass. Stir until combined.
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Fill the glasses with ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with strawberries, basil, etc. Stir the strawberry gin smashes right before drinking. Enjoy!
Strawberry Gin Smash (Muddled Version)
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Place 1/4 cup of sliced strawberries into each highball glass. Muddle until the strawberries are juicy and smooth. Add 2 basil leaves to each highball glass and muddle just a bit to release the flavor of the herb.
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To each glass, add 1/2 oz. lime juice, 1/2 oz. simple syrup, 1 1/2 oz. gin, and 1/2 oz. elderflower liqueur. Stir.
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Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda. Garnish, if desired. Give it a stir right before enjoying.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Muddling Magic 🍓Gently muddle strawberries and basil to release essential oils and flavors without crushing them into a pulp, which can make the drink bitter.
- Elderflower Elegance 🌼Use high-quality elderflower liqueur and adjust the amount to balance the gin's botanicals and the strawberry's sweetness for a perfectly harmonized cocktail.
- Ice Quality Matters 🧊Use large, clear ice cubes or spheres to minimize dilution and keep the cocktail cold without compromising its refined flavor profile.
- Basil Bruising Technique 🌿Lightly slap fresh basil leaves between your hands before adding to the drink to release their aromatic oils without tearing them completely.
- Pitcher Perfect Proportions 🍸When batch mixing, maintain the same ingredient ratios as a single serve, and add ice just before serving to prevent over-dilution.
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