Strawberry Mint Breeze Cocktail Recipe

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

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This fresh and light cocktail combines sweet strawberries with cooling mint for a perfect summer drink. The simple mix takes just minutes to prepare and serves beautifully at parties.

John

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Serving Size 1

Equipment

• Cocktail shaker
• Muddler
• Fine-mesh strainer
• Highball glass
• Measuring jigger
• Ice cube tray
• Sharp knife
• Cutting Board

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.
• Add vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
• Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
• 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

The drink can be made non-alcoholic by replacing vodka with lemon-lime soda or additional club soda.

Fresh strawberries work best, but frozen can be used when fresh aren’t available.

Store simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

For a sweeter drink, add more simple syrup. For a tart version, increase the lime juice.

Make ahead by muddling fruit and herbs up to 2 hours before serving.

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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.

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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