This refreshing and not-too-sweet cocktail is made with thinly sliced strawberries, torn basil leaves, a little vodka, and a generous splash of sparkling water.

Makes 1 cocktail

• 2 strawberries
• 5 basil leaves
• 1 ounce vodka
• 5 ounces sparkling water
• 1 handful ice

1. Slice the strawberry thinly and tear the basil leaves into large pieces
2. Stack the ice, strawberries, and basil leaves evenly in a tall glass - in alternating layers for maximum prettiness.
3. Rub a piece of basil leaf around the rim of the glass.
4. Pour the vodka over the ice, strawberries, and basil leaves.
5. Top off the drink with approx 5 oz of sparkling water.