Description
Refreshing strawberry gin lemonade blends sweet summer berries with crisp gin for a delightful cocktail. Cool and tangy notes dance together, creating a perfect sip that sparks joy in your cocktail hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) gin
- 3 ounces (89 milliliters) lemonade
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) chopped fresh strawberry
Sweeteners and Syrups:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) strawberry syrup
Herbs and Garnish:
- 5–6 mint leaves
- Sparkling water (for topping)
- Mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft vibrant strawberry syrup by mixing ingredients in a petite saucepan, gently stirring until sugar completely dissolves. Simmer for 10-15 minutes over medium heat, watching the liquid transform into a rich crimson hue.
- Allow syrup to cool naturally to room temperature, then meticulously strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean, sealed container.
- Select a cocktail glass and create a flavor foundation by gently muddling fresh strawberry syrup with chopped strawberries and fragrant mint leaves, pressing to release essential oils and break down fruit.
- Pour gin into the muddled mixture, stirring thoroughly to integrate the spirits and botanical elements.
- Fill the glass with crisp ice cubes, creating a chilled backdrop for the cocktail.
- Generously cascade lemonade over the iced mixture, ensuring balanced distribution of flavors.
- Optional: Crown the drink with a splash of sparkling water for additional effervescence and lightness.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with a pristine mint sprig, adding a final aromatic touch to this refreshing libation.
Notes
- Make the strawberry syrup ahead of time and refrigerate for a deeper, more intense flavor that infuses beautifully into the cocktail.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace gin with additional sparkling water or a light white grape juice to maintain the refreshing profile.
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for the best natural sweetness and vibrant color in your syrup, which elevates the entire drink’s complexity.
- Use fresh mint leaves and gently press them to release essential oils without bruising, ensuring a delicate and aromatic herbal note throughout the cocktail.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 328 kcal
- Sugar: 81 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 82 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg