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Strawberry Basil Southside
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Strawberry Basil Southside
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Step 1
Puree 3 strawberries with 2 basil leaves and 1 ounce water.
Step 2
Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Add the strawberry-basil puree, gin, fresh lime juice and agave nectar. Shake well.
Step 3
Pour into a chilled stemmed glass. Garnish with a strawberry and basil sprig.
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What if the drink is too sweet?
Shake in ¼ ounce additional fresh lime juice.
Why: The strawberries were very sweet or the agave measured heavily.
Watch for: Add lime gradually so it brightens without overpowering the fruit.
What if the drink is too tart?
Shake in agave nectar ¼ teaspoon at a time.
Why: The lime was especially acidic or the berries were underripe.
Watch for: Stop when the strawberry flavor becomes clear again.
What if the puree is too thick?
Blend in water 1 teaspoon at a time, then shake again.
Why: The strawberries were dense or the puree was not blended fully.
Watch for: It should pour while retaining fresh strawberry body.
What if the basil overwhelms the strawberry flavor?
Blend a small additional portion of strawberries and mix it with gin, lime and agave in the recipe’s proportions, leaving out extra basil. Add gradually and taste.
Why: Large or strongly flavored basil leaves contributed more aroma than expected.
Watch for: Keep the drink balanced; adding water alone also weakens the strawberry and citrus.
What if the strawberry puree separates before serving?
Give the mixture a brief shake with fresh ice and pour immediately into a chilled glass.
Why: Fruit puree separates naturally as the drink stands.
Watch for: Re-mix the drink rather than adding more sweetener or gin.
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