Strawberry Basil Lemonade with Vodka
This Strawberry Basil Lemonade is a perfectly refreshing summer cocktail, and a great way to use sweet summer strawberries when they're in season.
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: Basil, cocktail, drink, lemon, lemonade, strawberry, vodka
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 190kcal
- 4 medium strawberries rinsed, stemmed and cored, cut into quarters
- 4 large basil leaves torn into pieces
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ ounces vodka
- ½ cup strawberry lemonade
- ice
- sparkling water (optional)
Muddle the strawberries, 4 large basil leaves, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar together in a sturdy glass or measuring cup. Stir in 1 ½ ounces vodka and mix well. Pour the vodka mixture and ½ cup strawberry lemonade into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well.
Pour through a strainer into a short cocktail glass that is ¾ filled with ice.Optional: pour into a tall cocktail glass half filled with ice, and top with sparkling water.
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg