Ingredients for Basil Grande
- 2 fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1.5 ounces vodka
- 1.5 ounces Chambord raspberry liqueur
- Grand Marnier
- Cranberry Juice
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- ice cubes, to fill shaker
- a dusting of freshly ground black pepper
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How to Make Basil Grande
- Gently muddle 5-6 fresh strawberries and 8-10 large basil leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
- Add 1.5 ounces of Chambord, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, and 0.75 ounces of simple syrup (or to taste) to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
- Double strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass using a fine-mesh strainer and a Hawthorne strainer (to remove ice and seeds).
- Garnish with a dusting of freshly ground black pepper and a single, fresh basil leaf.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
52g
Fat
0g
Carbs
5g