Recipe of the Day: Strawberry Basil Gin Smash

It’s Sunday, I suggest heading out to your local farmers market and picking up the necessary ingredients for these cocktails. It’s strawberry season, so please, make the most of it, I always do! I love this drink because of the fresh sweetness of the berries and the hint of basil~ it is divine! I found this recipe from La Femme Epicure a few years ago, and it is now in my fresh cocktail rotation. Enjoy your day.

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STRAWBERRY BASIL GIN SMASH
Ingredients:
1 lb Strawberries
1 lemon, juiced + extra wedges
1 bunch basil
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Hendricks Gin
Tonic
Ice

Method:
1. Make a basil simple syrup. Place 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan with a bunch of fresh basil. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolves. Strain out basil. Let cool completely.
2. Place strawberries in powerful blender with juice from 1 lemon and puree until smooth. If you need a bit more liquid to get a smooth consistency, add a splash of water.
3. Fill glass with ice. Add 2 oz fresh strawberry puree, 2 oz gin, and 1 Tbsp basil simple syrup.

Finish with tonic water and a squeeze of lemon. stir. enjoy.

 

Susy Sedano is a Content Producer at Digital Wellness, a fitness enthusiast and an avid cook of healthy meals. She prides herself on creating healthy dishes for family and friends, and is always on the hunt for new workouts and recipes! Despite her hectic non-stop work and fitness schedules, she is a “girl’s girl” and a student of life!
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