Strawberry Basil Smash
Lily & Loaf
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Category
Mocktail
Cuisine
British
Author:
Lily & Loaf
Servings
1 Glass
Prep Time
5 minutes
Calories
25
This Strawberry Basil Smash combines sweet strawberries, aromatic basil and fresh lemon with sparkling water for a refreshing drink that's ideal for summer afternoons and entertaining.
Ingredients
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4 strawberries
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3 basil leaves
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Juice of ½ lemon
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Sparkling water
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Ice
Directions
Muddle strawberries and basil together.
Add lemon juice and ice.
Top with sparkling water.
Recipe Note
Ripe strawberries will provide the sweetest flavour. Gently muddle the basil to release its aroma without making it bitter.
What Does "Muddle" Mean?
Muddling is a simple technique used to gently crush fruits, herbs or vegetables to release their juices, flavours and aromas. You can use a cocktail muddler, the end of a rolling pin, or the back of a spoon.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 Glass (250ml)
- per serving
- Calories
- 25
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Carbohydrates
- 6 grams
- Fat
- grams
- Protein
- grams
- Fibre
- 1 grams
- Sugar
- 5 grams
- Sodium
- 5 milligrams
