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Strawberry-Basil Smash Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
¾ cup sugar
12 oz. strawberries, hulled (2¼ cups)
1 cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup packed fresh basil leaves
gin, vodka, silver tequila, or white rum
4 cups water, chilled
splash of sparkling water
Directions:
Directions:
In a pitcher combine sparkling water and the sugar. Stir until dissolved.

Add strawberries, lemon juice, and basil. Using an immersion blender, blend 2 minutes or until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids. Skim off and discard any foam. Chill, covered, up to 24 hours.

For each drink, pour about ¾ cup strawberry mixture int a highball glass filled with ice. Stir in 1 to 2 oz desired alcohol. Top with a splash of sparkling water. If desired, garnish with sliced strawberries and additional basil leaves.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8

 

 

 

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