Basil Strawberry Balsamic Mule

This mocktail was born from a Valentine’s Day pop-up bar menu I helped design. While consulting, the manager found a random bottle of balsamic vinegar behind the bar and joked about needing to get rid of it. Naturally, I took that as a challenge—bet we’ll use that! Feel free to add some vodka if the mocktail version isn’t your thing. Balsamic isn’t new to my cocktails, its rich depth pairs surprisingly well with the spice of ginger beer. And when you add fresh basil and strawberries? Pure magi...