Spring Mule Punch

I love giveaways and this one is really cool. I usually do my infusions with syrups because it is easier, but when Smirnoff sent me their infusion kit to try out I loved it! I was able to make this big punch for all my friends and family members with a delicious infusion of dried strawberries and basil, and then I added in some extra ingredients and the punch came together deliciously.

Recipe: (serves 16-20)

• 1 bottle of Strawberry Basil Infused Smirnoff No. 21 vodka (see below)
• 20 ounces of ginger beer
• 1 cup of lime juice
• ½ cup strawberry syrup
• 5 strawberries (sliced)
• Basil leaves

Smirnoff Vodka Infusion:

Using the Smirnoff infusion kit I was able to rapidly infuse the vodka with the essences of strawberry and basil in 10 minutes and 2 steps.

Step 1: I put dried strawberries in the infusion capsule and allowed them to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 2: I added in the dried basil and waited another 5 minutes before it was done.

Method:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a punch bowl
2. Fill the punch bowl with ice
3. Stir to mix everything together
4. Garnish with strawberry slices, and basil leaves