This drink has all the summertime vibes. The smokiness of the mezcal highlights the sweet notes of the fruit, and the basil is a great bridge between the two.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 10 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 2 mezcal strawberry smashes |
Ingredients
- 4 strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2 fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt
- 3 ounces mezcal
- 1 teaspoon agave
- Club soda, for topping
Instructions
- Divide the strawberries and basil between 2 large rocks glasses. Season with a pinch of salt. Using a cocktail muddler, muddle the strawberries and basil together until the strawberries are smashed and the basil has broken up.
- Add 1 1/2 ounces mezcal and 1/2 teaspoon agave to each glass. Fill each glass with ice, then top with club soda. Use a cocktail stirrer to mix.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 2 servings |
| Calories | 117 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 171 mg |