Description
Beat the heat this summer with our Summer Refreshing Strawberry Basil Smash Cocktail! This vibrant drink combines juicy strawberries and fragrant basil, creating a refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for poolside lounging or backyard barbecues. With its sweet and herbal flavors, each sip transports you to a sunny paradise. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cocktail will impress your guests and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, muddle sliced strawberries and basil leaves until their juices are released.
- Add simple syrup and lemon juice; stir well to combine.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes and top with sparkling water; stir gently.
- Garnish with additional basil leaves or whole strawberries for an attractive presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (250g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg