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Strawberry Basil Vodka Punch

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April 25, 2019

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Strawberry Basil Vodka Punch – Fresh strawberries and basil leaves are muddled with lemon juice and sugar and then added to infused vodka and sparkling wine to make for a wonderfully refreshing party drink

Two glasses of Strawberry Basil Vodka Punch with strawberries as a garnish on the rim

It’s been a long long time since I’ve shared a new cocktail recipe but finally the day has come! You all waited through 9 months of pregnancy and now 8.5 more months of motherhood and I promise – the wait was worth it!

Today’s cocktail is a variation of the blackberry lemon vodka punch that I posted a while back. It was so simple to make, could easily fuel a crowd, and was incredibly delicious! Therefore, I decided to switch out some of the ingredients to make a party-friendly drink that was equally as delicious.

And so I present to you….Strawberry Basil Vodka Punch!

Glass of Strawberry Basil Vodka Punch with slices of strawberries and basil leaves Closeup of two strawberriesTop view of a glass of Strawberry Basil Vodka Punch

What’s in this punch?

This punch is loaded with flavor, which is most attributable to strawberry basil infused vodka. It’s so so so simple to make infused vodka yet it adds so much to any drink or cocktail.

Infused vodka is simply vodka loaded with your favorite flavors. For this vodka, I use 1 cup of strawberries and a few basil leaves. By using the same flavors in the vodka that I plan to use in my cocktail, I will enhance the cocktail and really shine a line on the flavors that make it so incredible.

After the infused vodka sits for a day or two, we’re ready to make the punch. We start the punch by muddling sugar, strawberries, and basil leaves together. This create the juice that we need to sweeten the punch and lighten up the drink a little so it’s not all alcohol.

After the muddling is done, all you do next is add a whole bottle of sparkling wine or prosecco and 1 cup of the infused vodka. Finish off the pitcher with a few cups of ice and that’s it!

Pitcher of Strawberry Basil Vodka Punch with strawberry slices and basil leaves

Tips & Tricks

Before you get started on this yummy punch, here are a few tips to help you make it perfectly:

  1. For the vodka-infusion, make sure you use a glass container to hold all the ingredients. The vodka can break down weak plastics so it’s not safe to use them for the infusion.
  2. Don’t forget to think about your garnishes. I used fresh strawberries and whole basil leaves.
  3. If you aren’t going to serve immediately, hold off on the ice. You don’t want the ice to completely melt before you’re able to serve it to your guests.

Two glasses of Strawberry Basil Vodka Punch

Print Recipe

Strawberry Vodka Punch

Fresh strawberries and basil leaves are muddled with lemon juice and sugar and then added to infused vodka and sparkling wine to make for a wonderfully refreshing party drink
Prep Time5 mins
Resting time1 d
Servings: 6 drinks

Ingredients

For the strawberry basil vodka punch:
  • 2 cup strawberry halves plus more for garnish
  • 2 large lemons
  • 1 small handful fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup strawberry basil-infused vodka
  • 1 750-mL sparkling wine or prosecco
For the infused vodka:
  • 2 cups vodka
  • 1 cup fresh whole strawberries
  • 5 large basil leaves

Instructions

For the punch:
  • Juice the two lemons into a pitcher. Add sugar, strawberries, and basil and muddle together. Add vodka (don't include any of the vodka-soaked berries or basil) and stir. Add entire bottle of champagne. Finish off the pitcher with a couple cups of ice and then serve!
For the infused vodka:
  • Add the vodka, berries, and basil to a glass container for 1-3 days. I used a mason jar. Shake every 8-12 hours or so

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Comments

  1. Eva says

    May 29, 2020 at 10:10 am

    Wow, I have never tried making infused vodka, but it looks so simple! I’m saving this recipe for when my mom will come visit me. She’ll love it and she also never tried infusing her vodka!

    Reply
  2. Kelly Anthony says

    June 1, 2019 at 8:45 am

    Strawberry Basil Vodka Punch — ummm, yes, please! This is the perfect summer beverage! And a great way to use up all those summer berries! Plus, there’s sparkling wine 😉 So I’m definitely all in here!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Prince says

    April 29, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    Yes, yes and more yes!! This sounds so refreshing and good. I’ll have to test it out. I LOVE playing around with cocktail recipes.

    Reply
  4. Holly says

    April 26, 2019 at 11:45 pm

    Yummy…that looks delicious. I love herbs like basil in cocktails.

    Reply
  5. Rachel says

    April 26, 2019 at 11:26 pm

    You had me at basil vodka!! YUMMMM!

    Reply
  6. ilona says

    April 26, 2019 at 7:04 pm

    Wow you have such a pretty blog and your photos are amazing! The recipe looks so refreshing:)

    Reply
  7. Cynthia Nicoletti says

    April 26, 2019 at 8:49 am

    What delicious cocktail to make. I am saving your recipe to make this summer !

    Reply
  8. Suzy says

    April 25, 2019 at 10:54 pm

    Such an elegant cocktail!

    Reply
  9. Sara Welch says

    April 25, 2019 at 9:43 pm

    Love a cool and refreshing drink for spring and summer! Especially one with a sweet kick!

    Reply
  10. Gillian says

    April 25, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    This looks so delicious and refreshing! I’m always looking for fun recipes to use strawberries in this time of year. I can’t wait to try this at my next get-together!

    Reply
  11. Elaine says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:41 pm

    Everyone may need a punch at some point BUT ONLY if it is a strawberry basil punch like this. Looking delicious and I bet tastes incredible!

    Reply
  12. Adrianne says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    Oh la la, this recipe is right up my alley! Talk about perfect for a Friday night, going to try it ASAP, cheers!

    Reply
  13. Tisha says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    This looks like a refreshing cocktail for entertaining!

    Reply

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