Ingredients
2ozvodka
5strawberries,5 for medium to large strawberries, 4 for truly enormous ones
5basil leaves
¾ozfresh lime juice,squeezed
crushed ice
3ozginger beer,or to top
Preparation
Add strawberries and basil to the bottom of a shaker. Pour the lime juice on top, then muddle them with a muddler or the back of a spoon.
Add the vodka to the shaker, then the ice. Cover and shake for about 30 seconds.
Strain directly into a copper mug full of crushed ice or double strain by pouring the drink through a tea strainer.
Fill the cup with ginger beer.