Strawberry Basil Vodka Smash

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A vibrant muddled cocktail marrying fresh strawberries and basil with the clean bite of vodka and a touch of lime juice for brightness. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh strawberries, fresh basil leaves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 165 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 165 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 3 medium fresh strawberries with 5 fresh basil leaves and 1/2 oz simple syrup until the strawberries are crushed and basil is fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz vodka and 3/4 oz fresh lime juice to the muddled mixture.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with crushed ice to the top.
  4. Step 4: Stir gently for 20 seconds to combine and chill without diluting too much.
  5. Step 5: Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass packed with fresh crushed ice.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a small strawberry sliced on the rim and a fresh basil leaf floated on top.

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