After months of huddling inside crowded bars during the freezing months of winter, it’s about time that we step outside and enjoy sizzling spring nights. Out goes the creamy stouts and in come the tantalizing thirst quenchers to keep us refreshed all night long. Cachaca, the famous Brazilian sugar cane spirit that gives Caipirinhas its signature fruity note, is key in creating the delicious Strawberry Basil. This irresistible number features ripe, juicy strawberries, enhancing velvety smooth cachacha, which in itself tastes like a medley of vanilla and citrus. What makes the Strawberry Basil stand out from other spring cocktails? Handpicked basil leaves, a primary ingredient that gives it a lightly spicy finish. The result is a gorgeous heat buster that’s reminiscent of savoring a freshly picked fruit that happens to be filled with icy alcohol. Best of all, the Strawberry Basil will make you want to go Brazilian in more ways than one.
Strawberry Basil Recipe
Ingredients
2 oz. Cachaca (We used Leblon Cachaca)
3 Strawberries
3 Basil leaves, torn
2 tsp. Superfine sugar
¼ Lime, cut into wedges
Preparation
Muddle the lime, strawberries, basil, and sugar in a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and add cachaca. Shake well and serve in a rocks glass. Garnish with a strawberry.
