Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Basil, frozen strawberries, Gin, Lemon Juice
Servings: 1
- 2 oz Gin
- 0.75 oz Strawberry Simple Syrup
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- 4-5 Basil Leaves
- 1 Egg White or egg white alternative
- Strawberry for garnish
Add the gin, strawberry simple syrup, lemon juice, basil leaves, and egg white to your cocktail shaker.
Dry shake all ingredients (without ice) for about 5 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
Add 5-7 ice cubes to the cocktail shaker and shake again for about 10 seconds until well chilled.
Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass, allowing the froth to drip out on top.
Garnish with a sliced strawberry.
Enjoy your Strawberry Basil Martini!
Pro Tips
- Use fresh basil leaves for the most vibrant flavor.
- For a smoother drink, double strain the cocktail to remove any small bits of basil.
- Ensure your martini glass is well chilled to keep the cocktail perfectly cool.