Strawberry Basil Sparkling Rosé Cocktail

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS
1/4 c. chopped strawberries
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1 ounce vodka
1/2 - 1 ounce basil simple syrup
Chilled Domaine Carneros Sparkling Rosé

BASIL SIMPLE SYRUP INGREDIENTS
1 c. torn basil leaves
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. honey

Begin by adding strawberries to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or long wooden spoon to crush the strawberries until the juices are released. Add ½ lemon juice, 1 ounce vodka and ½ to 1 ounce of basil simple syrup. Fill the cocktail with ice and shake well. Strain into a flute and top with sparkling wine.

For basil simple syrup - In a small saucepan over medium heat, basil, water, and honey to a simmer. Remove from heat and let basil leaves steep for 1 hour. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove basil leaves. Refrigerate to chill.

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