The Strawberry Mint Breeze Cocktail brings together sweet berries and cool mint in a refreshing drink perfect for warm days. This simple cocktail takes just 5 minutes to make and needs only 5 basic ingredients:
Fresh strawberries, mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, and vodka.
Fresh mint adds a crisp, clean taste that makes this drink stand out from other strawberry cocktails. The bright red color and garnish of mint leaves create an eye-catching presentation that’s great for parties or casual get-togethers.
This recipe works well for both single servings and bigger batches when hosting friends. The drink can be made non-alcoholic by replacing the vodka with club soda or sprite for a family-friendly version.
Strawberry Mint Breeze Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Measuring jigger
Ingredients
- 4 fresh strawberries plus 1 for garnish
- 6 mint leaves plus extra for garnish
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries. Cut 4 strawberries into quarters.
- Place the cut strawberries and mint leaves in the cocktail shaker. Muddle gently until the strawberries release their juice.
- Fill a highball glass with fresh ice cubes.
- Strain the mixture into the glass through a fine-mesh strainer.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry and mint sprig.
Notes
Tasting Notes
The Strawberry Mint Breeze cocktail offers a crisp and refreshing taste. Fresh strawberries add natural sweetness while mint brings a cool, garden-fresh element.
The first sip presents bright strawberry notes followed by a gentle hint of citrus. Cool mint lingers on the palate, creating a balanced and clean finish.
A touch of simple syrup enhances the natural sweetness without making the drink too sugary. The light carbonation adds a pleasant tingle and helps blend all flavors together.
Key Flavor Components:
- Sweet: Fresh strawberries, simple syrup
- Fresh: Mint leaves, lime juice
- Texture: Light bubbles from club soda
The drink’s pale pink color and mint garnish make it visually appealing. Its light and fruity character makes it perfect for warm afternoons or evening gatherings.
The aroma combines sweet strawberry notes with fresh mint, creating an inviting scent. Ice keeps the drink cold and slightly dilutes the mix as it melts, maintaining a good balance of flavors throughout.
Substitute
Several ingredients can replace items in the Strawberry Mint Breeze cocktail while keeping its refreshing taste.
Fresh strawberries can be swapped with frozen strawberries or 1 oz strawberry syrup. The syrup makes the drink sweeter, so reduce any added sugar.
For mint leaves, use 1/4 teaspoon mint extract or 1 oz mint syrup. These options work well when fresh herbs aren’t available.
Replace the vodka with gin or white rum for a different flavor profile. Non-alcoholic versions can use sparkling water or lemon-lime soda instead.
Simple substitutes for lime juice:
- Lemon juice (same amount)
- Orange juice (use 25% more)
- 2-3 drops lime essential oil
- Bottled lime juice
The soda water can be replaced with:
- Sprite or 7-Up
- Ginger ale
- Tonic water
- Sparkling mineral water
For garnish options, try:
- Fresh basil leaves
- Lemon wedges
- Orange slices
- Cucumber ribbons
