Fresh Picked Strawberry Cocktail Recipes
Don't miss your chance this season for U-pick strawberries! Having a simple syrup on hand for summer will make your cocktails burst with flavor! You can add it to your vodka and lemonade or toss them in a blender for a juicy, daiquiri treat. No matter how you use them, fresh strawberries and cocktails are a great combo. If you're up for something with a little more pizzazz, try one of our new strawberry cocktails below.
Bring home a pint of fresh Maine strawberries for shortcake but make sure to save a few berries for your shaker, these Strawberry cocktail recipes are delicious!
Strawberry Rum Freeze
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Malibu Strawberry
- .5 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a blender with ice until smooth. Pour and Enjoy!
*Strawberry Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
1 Cup Sliced Strawberries
1 Cup Granulated White Sugar
Directions:
1. In an airtight container, add 1 cup of sliced strawberries and top
with 1 cup of granulated white sugar. Make sure the sugar is evenly
distributed over the strawberries.
2. Refrigerate for 24-48 hours, letting the sugar absorb the strawberry
juices.
3. Strain the strawberries out of the syrup and refrigerate the syrup
for up to 10 days. Strawberries can be discarded or used for desserts.
Strawberry Tom Shrub
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Tom Cat Gin
- 0.25 oz Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1/2" Vanilla Bean
- 4 Strawberries
- 5 Basil
- .5 oz Club Soda
Directions:
In a glass, muddle sugar, 3 strawberries, balsamic, and vanilla bean. Twist the 4 basil leaves and add to glass. Pour in Tom Cat, and stir. Fill glass with ice and top with club soda. Add strawberry and basil leaf for garnish.
Strawberry Mint Refresher
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 2 oz Tonic Water
- .5 oz Simple Syrup
- 3-4 Strawberries
Directions:
Mix vodka and simple syrup in a shaker. Strain into glass with muddled ice and muddled strawberries. Top with lime tonic and mint. Enjoy!