Berry Basil Vodka Cocktail
Recipe by Catherine Pla
Makes 1 cocktail
Berry Basil Vodka Cocktail
1⁄2 c fresh berries (sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
4-5 fresh basil leaves
2 oz vodka
1⁄2 oz lemon juice
2 oz sparkling water (or club soda, or lemon lime soda for added sweetness)
Optional: Sugar the rim of your glass for added sweetness and interest
Add the berries and basil leaves to a cocktail shaker. Muddle to mash the berries and basil together. Add the vodka and lemon juice and fill the shaker halfway with ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds then strain into a glass filled with ice. Top off with sparkling water or soda. Garnish with berries and basil leaves.