First thing you want to do is make the simple syrup. In a small pan over medium high heat add in the sugar, water, and chopped strawberries

Let it come up to a boil, stir well, turn it down to medium, and let it simmer for 5 minutes

After 5 minutes take the simple syrup off the heat and let it come to room temperature

Now it’s cocktail time! In a shaker muddle the basil well. Bruising the basil releases it’s flavor

To the shaker add in the simple syrup, lemon juice, vodka, and ice

Shake until chilled and strain into a glass with ice. Top with club soda and a basil leaf. Cheers to Spring!