New Deal Distillery

The combination of strawberries and basil in this summer drink is down right delicious. Perfect on a warm, sunny day!

Strawberry Basil Cooler

2 oz Portland 90 Vodka
½ oz lime juice
¾ oz simple syrup
3 strawberries, tops removed and quartered
5 basil leaves
soda water
1 basil leaf for garnish

Muddle the strawberries and basil in the simple syrup. Add vodka and lime juice to the tin and shake hard with ice. Unseal and add a few glugs of soda water to the tin. Fine strain into a tall glass filled with ice and garnish with a basil leaf.

Happy National Cosmopolitan Day! 🍸✨

Before it was a classic, it was a revolution. The Cosmo Craze of the 90s didn’t just define a decade; it helped inspire the very founding of New Deal Distillery! Back in 2004, we opened our doors with Portland’s first craft vodka, driven by the belief that a great cocktail is only as good as the spirit behind it.

Today, we’re celebrating that history with 5 unique ways to shake up your Cosmo game. Whether you’re a purist or looking for a twist, we’ve got the recipe for you:

🍸 The New Deal Cosmo – The gold standard, take your pick of New Deal craft vodkas.

🍎 Apple Brandy Cosmo – A warm, orchard-inspired plot twist.

🍓 Big-Batch Strawberry – Your freezer-safe secret weapon for parties.

🧑🏽‍🌾 The Farmhouse Cosmo – For the cocktail nerds, featuring a homemade cranberry shrub.

🎀 Couldn’t Help But Wonder– An elevated upgrade with our Tart Cranberry Syrup.

Ready to start shaking? Head to the link in our bio for the full blog post featuring all 5 recipes, plus upscale bar snack pairings for your next spring gathering! 🥂

Tag a friend you’d share a round with! 👇

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