Strawberry, Basil & Black Pepper Fizz!

Ingredients to make 1 mocktail:

• 3 medium strawberries, hulled
• 3 pieces of fresh basil
• ¾ oz simple syrup
• ½ oz freshly squeezed lime juice
• ⅛ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
• 1 cup of ice for shaking + more ice for your glass

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Garnish: 

• Lime Wedges
• Smaller Delicate Basil Leaves
• Slice of Strawberry

Tools: 

• Cocktail Shaker or Large Glass
• Cocktail Muddler, or a thicker handled wooden spoon or utensil
• Strainer
• Small cutting board with knife

Directions:

1. In your cocktail shaker or large glass add in strawberries, basil leaves & lime juice. 
2. Muddle those ingredients together well until they’re almost like a syrup.
3. Add in Simple Syrup, black pepper and 1 cup of ice to the cocktail shaker and shake well. 
4. Using the strainer strain mixture into the bottom of your glass, over the remaining ice. 
5. Fill up with fizz and then garnish accordingly!

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OBC NOTE: 
Combine equal parts sugar & water, about ½ cup each is perfect, and then either bring to a gentle boil over medium heat on the stove, or microwave on high for about 2 minutes, just until the sugar is melted and the liquid remains clear. Set aside to cool and chill until we’re ready to use!

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