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Two Strawberry Basil Smash cocktails in coupe glasses, a deep, gorgeous strawberry-red topped with fresh basil leaves, soft golden light in the background
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Beth Djalali

Strawberry Basil Smash

A bright, beautiful cocktail made with Tito's Handmade Vodka, fresh strawberry basil purée, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Sweet, herby, and impossibly pretty in a coupe glass — it's the perfect way to toast the first day of spring.
Makes: 2 Cocktails
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients:  

For the Strawberry Basil Purée:

  • 6 –8 ripe strawberries hulled and quartered
  • 4 –5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup

For the Cocktail:

  • 4 oz vodka
  • 2 oz strawberry basil purée
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • Ice
  • Fresh basil leaves and strawberry slices for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Make the purée: In a small bowl or muddler cup, combine the strawberries, basil leaves, and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup. Muddle until the strawberries are broken down and the basil is fragrant. Press through a fine mesh strainer if you want a smoother cocktail, or leave it rustic.
  • Build the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, strawberry basil purée, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
  • Strain into two coupe glasses.
  • Garnish each with a fresh basil leaf and a strawberry slice on the rim. Serve immediately.

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