Strawberry Margarita
This cocktail is a classic but with an added twist of fresh , making it the perfect and sour concoction.
Ingredients:
– 1 pound of fresh strawberries
– 1 cup of tequila
– 1/3 cup of lime juice
– 1/3 cup of triple sec
– 1/3 cup of sugar
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Begin by washing the strawberries and removing the stems. Cut the strawberries into quarters and reserve a handful for garnish.
2. In a blender, combine the rest of the strawberries, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and sugar.
3. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
4. In a salt-rimmed glass, fill it with ice and pour the drink over.
5. Garnish with the remaining strawberries, and serve.
Strawberry Bellini
This cocktail is perfect for a brunch or a special occasion. Made with fresh strawberries and sparkling wine, it’s easy to see why this drink is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
– 1 pound of fresh strawberries
– 2 tablespoons of sugar
– 1 bottle of Prosecco
– Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Clean and cut the strawberries into small pieces.
2. Add the strawberries and sugar into a blender, and blend until smooth.
3. Pour the strawberry puree into champagne flutes and fill with Prosecco.
4. Garnish with a mint leaf and serve.
Strawberry Gin and Tonic
This cocktail is perfect for those who want the classic taste of gin and tonic but with a fruit twist.
Ingredients:
– 1 pound of fresh strawberries
– 1/4 cup of sugar
– 1/4 cup of water
– 1/3 cup of gin
– 1 can of tonic water
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Clean and cut the strawberries into small pieces.
2. In a mixing bowl, add the sliced strawberries, sugar, and water, and stir.
3. Allow the mixture to sit for 15 minutes, until the strawberries release their juices.
4. Strain the juice and discard the solids.
5. In a glass, add ice and pour in the gin and strawberry syrup.
6. Top off with tonic water and serve.
Strawberry Daiquiri
The perfect frozen summertime drink. This daiquiri is both refreshing and fruity, perfect for sipping while soaking up the sun.
Ingredients:
– 1 pound of fresh strawberries
– 1/3 cup of white rum
– 1/4 cup of lime juice
– 2 tablespoons of sugar
– 1 cup of ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Clean and cut the strawberries into small pieces.
2. In a blender, combine the strawberries, rum, lime juice, sugar, and ice cubes.
3. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
4. Pour into a glass and serve.
In conclusion, strawberries are versatile and perfect for adding a sweet twist to classic cocktails. These recipes are perfect for enjoying with friends or for an after-work drink. All you need are fresh strawberries, a few other ingredients, and a blender to whip up these refreshing and delicious cocktails. Cheers to summer!