Name: Strawberry Gin Smash With Basil & Elderflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Sunday Table

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

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Strawberry Gin Smash With Basil & Elderflower

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Ingredients

Cocktails

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

Strawberry Basil Purée

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)

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.

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)

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.

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.

Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda. Garnish, if desired. Give it a stir right before enjoying.

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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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