Strawberry Basil Summer Cocktail

2 basil leaves
2 mint leaves
2 strawberries, plus one slice of one for garnish
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 1/4 oz vodka
Juice of one lemon, plus one wedge for garnish
Splash of soda water

Muddle the basil leaves, mint and strawberries with 1 tsp. sugar in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and add vodka and lemon juice. Shake well and pour into rocks glass, ice and all. Add a splash of soda water and garnish with a strawberry slice and lemon wedge.

 

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