Strawberry Fields Forever
This bright, flavorful cocktail is a sure sign of summer. We infused strawberries with our Icy Strait Vodka, which gave it a vibrant pink color and just the right amount strawberry flavor. We then simmered strawberries and basil together slowly to make the syrup. The basil is subtle, pairing perfectly with the strawberries to leave a nice mellow finish. The lemon twist adds an extra bouquet of aroma, making it the perfect cocktail for a sunny, summer day.
Recipe
1.5 oz Strawberry Infused Icy Strait Vodka
.75 oz Strawberry Basil Syrup
3 dashes Peychauds Bitters
3 dashes Orange Bitters
Add all ingredients to mixing tin and shake
well. Double strain into coupe class. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Strawberry infused Icy Strait Vodka:
Half of a package of strawberries will work perfect for a 750ml bottle of Icy Strait Vodka. Just cut the tops off and quarter, then add them and your vodka to a large vessel to infuse for 3 days. Strain into a nut milk bag and squeeze well to get all the last bits. We strain through yet another fine strainer to get it as clear as possible.
Strawberry Basil Syrup:
4 cups of water
2 cups of sugar
1 package of strawberries(quartered)
3 tbsp dried basil
Add water and sugar to sauce pan over medium heat and stir occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Add strawberries and basil and let simmer on medium heat for half an hour, and then remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Strain through nut milk bag and squeeze the juices out over a fine mesh filter to get the best clarity in your syrup.