RECIPE

Strawberry-Basil Martini

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The unusual combination of strawberry and basil in this martini is the work of El Salvador–born mixologist José Zepeda.

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Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 3 strawberries, plus 1 thin slice
    2. 3 basil leaves
    3. 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup
    4. Ice
    5. 1 ounce gin, preferably Tanqueray No. Ten
    6. 1 ounce vodka
    7. 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

Directions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries with the basil leaves and Simple Syrup. Add ice and the remaining ingredients and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with the strawberry slice.