Strawberry Gin and Tonic
Yield: 1 serving
A strawberry cocktail that's a summery twist on the classic gin and tonic recipe. With an easy-to-make strawberry syrup, this promises to be your go-to cocktail of the summer!
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 T. fresh strawberry puree
- 2 oz. fresh strawberry syrup chilled
- 2 oz. gin chilled
- 2 oz. tonic water chilled
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 strawberry halved
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
Instructions
- for the strawberry gin and tonic: Fill a 12-ounce glass half-full with ice.
- Add strawberry puree (simply mash a couple strawberries with a fork until you have a very loose mixture), strawberry syrup, gin, and tonic water. Then squeeze a lime wedge over the top.
- Give a gentle stir to combine. Taste test, adding more strawberry syrup if desired. Add the lime wedge to the cocktail, along with the strawberry halves and thyme. Enjoy!
Notes
for the strawberry syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 2 pounds sweet strawberries (stems removed, halved), 2 cups water, and 1 cup sugar. Bring to a boil. Turn heat down a bit and let cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until strawberries are soft and light pink in color. Remove from heat and let cool. Place a fine mesh strainer lined with a double layer of cheesecloth over a bowl. Pour strawberry mixture through cheesecloth, allowing juices to drain into bowl beneath. Gather up sides of cheesecloth and gently press on cheesecloth to squeeze out all the delicious strawberry syrup. Discard cheesecloth mixture. Stir 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice into strawberry syrup. Place in covered container and store in refrigerator. Keeps well for a few weeks. Mix into cocktails, lemonade, and club soda.
Note: The amount of strawberry syrup you'll use will depend on the sweetness of your strawberries and your own personal preference for sweetness.
from a farmgirl's dabbles
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 368kcal Carbohydrates: 62g Protein: 1g Sodium: 10mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 54g
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