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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar
- 7 large basil leaves
- 1 1/2 ounces New Amsterdam gin
- white grape Champagne (I used Mumm Napa Blanc de Blancs)
Method
- Chop the strawberries into small pieces and place in a small container or bowl.
- Add the sugar to the chopped strawberries and mix well. Let the mixture sit on the countertop for about 10-15 minutes to allow the sugar to draw the juices out of the strawberries.
- Place the basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and pour the strawberry sugar mixture over them.
- Using a wooden muddler, gently begin muddling the mixture, pressing firmly so the basil leaves release their oils while also creating a strawberry puree.
- When the puree is sufficiently muddled, fill the shaker 2/3 full with ice.
- Add the gin and shake vigorously until mixed.
- Strain the mixture into a martini glass. (The puree will be thick, so it will take longer to get the liquid out, but your patience will pay off.)
- Pour Champagne into the mixture to fill the glass. Enjoy responsibly!
