Description
A refreshing cocktail that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the tartness of lemon, perfect for warm evenings or celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 fresh strawberries
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1–1.5 ounces simple syrup
- 2 ounces vodka or gin
- Ice
- Fresh mint leaves or sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Clean and hull the strawberries.
- Muddle: In a cocktail shaker, add strawberries and fresh lemon juice, gently press to release juices.
- Add syrup and spirit: Pour in simple syrup and vodka or gin.
- Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain and serve: Strain into a chilled martini glass, leaving pulp behind.
- Garnish: Add a fresh mint leaf or a slice of strawberry.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute vodka with sparkling water. Adjust sweetness according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry cocktail, lemon martini, summer drink, refreshing beverage, party drink