The Union Square Strawberry Cocktail

I have so many delicious recipes just waiting to be shared. Before strawberry season is over, I must share new recipes that I tried with my fresh-picked berries this season.

This cocktail was the very first thing we prepared with our fresh strawberries. My husband made it for me on my birthday! ❤ The recipe was adapted from cocktails that New Amsterdam Gin named to honor modern-day landmarks in New York City, via The Spruce Eats.com. I plan to also try it using vodka instead of gin. Happy birthday to me! 😉

Yield: 1 cocktail

• 2 ounces gin (or vodka)
• 2 strawberries
• sprig of fresh basil
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice (I used juice from 1/2 of a lime)
• 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1 ounce agave nectar
• 1/2 strawberry, for garnish, if desired

1. Muddle strawberries with the basil until fully mashed in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add all other ingredients.
3. Add ice and shake vigorously.
4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. (We chilled the glass by filling it with ice while the cocktail was being prepared.)
5. Garnish with half a strawberry, as desired.

About Josette@thebrookcook

I live in Stony Brook, New York on Long Island. I love garlic and baking. My hobby (and love) is to try new recipes. My favorite recipe resources include The New York Times, Food and Wine, Bon Appetit, and Martha Stewart Living. Enjoy!

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