Recipes Strawberry Shag Be the first to rate & review! This recipe is from Kathy Casey's 2009 book Sips & Apps. She improves the classic combination of strawberries, lemonade and vodka—already a terrific summer cooler—by adding fresh basil. More Summer Drinks By Kathy Casey Updated on March 29, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 drink Ingredients 3 strawberries, halved, plus 1 strawberry for garnish 2 large basil sprigs, plus 1 small basil leaf for garnish Ice 1 1/2 ounces vodka 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 3/4 ounce Simple Syrup 3 ounces chilled club soda Directions In a cocktail shaker, muddle the halved strawberries with the basil sprigs. Add ice and the vodka, lemon juice and Simple Syrup; shake well. Strain into an ice-filled collins glass. Stir in the club soda and garnish with the strawberry and basil leaf. Rate it Print