Strawberry Gin Fizz
This strawberry gin fizz is simple, yum and the perfect quick drink to make in summer when strawberries are in season. It's main ingredient is a homemade strawberry simple syrup which gives it both its delicious flavor and color.
Ingredients
- 4-5 strawberries fresh or frozen (thawed), hulled and sliced
- 2 mint leaves optional
- 1/2 oz lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 oz strawberry simple syrup
- 2 oz gin
- 2 oz club soda
- Ice
- Lemon twist fresh strawberry and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh
strawberries and mint with the lemon juice and simple syrup until the
strawberries are well crushed and the mixture is juicy. - Add the gin and a handful of ice to the shaker.
Shake well until the mixture is chilled. - Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice,
discarding the solids. - Top with club soda and stir gently to combine
- Garnish with a lemon twist and a fresh strawberry.
Notes
- Make the strawberry simple syrup ahead of time so it has time to cool. It keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Fresh or defrosted frozen strawberries both work well for muddling.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer for a smoother drink without seeds or pulp.
- Adjust the amount of syrup to taste. Start with 1/2 oz (15 ml) and add more if you'd like it sweeter.
- For a raspberry version, swap the strawberries for raspberries and use raspberry simple syrup instead.
- For a pretty strawberry sugar rim, mix freeze-dried strawberry powder with sugar and dip the rim of the glass.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serveCalories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 107gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 11mgFiber: 6gSugar: 95g
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