Strawberry Shag - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 -4 large fresh strawberries, thinly sliced, plus 1 whole berry for garnish
    1/4 cup powdered sugar
    1 -2 large basil sprig, plus extra for garnish
    ice
    1 1/2 ounces vodka
    1 ounce lemon juice
    3 -4 ounces chilled soda water
Preparation
    In a small bowl, combine the strawberries and sugar, toss well. Let sit for 15 minutes.
    In a cocktail shaker, combine the basil and strawberries and any juice collected in the bowl. Gently crush using a muddler or wooden spoon.
    Fill the shaker with ice, then add the vodka and lemon juice. Cap the shaker.
    Shake vigorously. Pour into a large glass, then top with soda water. Stir.
    Garnish with a strawberry and fresh basil.

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