Ingredients
Method
- Add 2 cups chopped strawberries and 6 torn basil leaves to a high-powered blender then blend until very smooth. Strain if desired then pour into a mason jar or other container with a tight-fitting lid. This strawberry-basil puree can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.
- Fill 3, 16oz cocktail or pint glasses each to the top with ice. To each glass add 2oz (1/4 cup) vodka, 1/3 cup of the prepared strawberry-basil puree, and 5oz ginger ale/beer then stir to combine.
- Alternatively, you can combine the full amounts of vodka, strawberry-basil puree, and ginger ale/beer into a pitcher then stir together to combine. Garnish with a smacked basil leaf and/or sliced strawberries then serve.
- For a non-alcoholic version, follow the directions in steps 1-3 but omit the vodka.
Notes
- For the freshest flavor, use ripe, in-season strawberries. If you can't find fresh, frozen strawberries work well for the puree.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, straining the strawberry-basil puree through a fine-mesh sieve is crucial. I once skipped this step, and the small basil bits detracted from the smooth sip.
- For a mocktail version, simply omit the vodka. The blend of strawberry, basil, and ginger is delicious on its own. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, straining the strawberry-basil puree through a fine-mesh sieve is crucial. I once skipped this step, and the small basil bits detracted from the smooth sip.
- For a mocktail version, simply omit the vodka. The blend of strawberry, basil, and ginger is delicious on its own. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.