Valentine's Day Cocktail

Cheers to Valentine’s Day weekend! We’re bringing you a fresh take on the classic French 75. Sweet Strawberry Basil Puree, tart Lemon, floral Gin and bright champagne. This Strawberry Basil French 75 is perfect for a girls night or a romantic evening with your honey. Here’s how to make this marvelous cocktail.

First, you'll need to make your Strawberry Basil Puree

You'll need:

• 5 whole strawberries, diced

• ½ c sugar

• ½ c water

• 6 leaves of basil

On medium heat boil water and sugar together until sugar dissolves. Add strawberries and basil into sugar water and boil for 5-8 minutes. Stir and cook until strawberries are soft. Blend with a mixer and strain. Cool and refrigerate.

(Makes enough for 4-5 cocktails)

Now the magic:

1 oz. Strawberry Basil Puree

1/2 oz. lemon juice

1 1/2 oz. gin

Shake over ice, pour into champagne glass and top with champagne.

Cheers!