Ingredients:
1 handful basil
2 fresh strawberries
2 ounces vodka
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
3 ounces club soda
What to do:
Add basil and strawberries into a shaker and muddle
Add vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup, and fill with ice
Shake vigorously 6 to 8 seconds
Strain ingredients into a glass over fresh ice
Top with club soda
Garnish with a strawberry and basil sprig
recipe courtesy of modernbride magazine, december 2008/January 2009 edition. image courtesy of tastyplanner.