Strawberry Orange Blossom Cocktail Recipe

I’m a big fan of easy cocktails that taste fresh and lively but don’t make you jump through hoops. This Strawberry Orange Blossom Cocktail combines sweet strawberries, citrus, and a gentle floral vibe for a balanced, refreshing drink. You won’t need any fancy gadgets or hard-to-find ingredients—just a few basics, and suddenly you’ve got something that feels a little special.

When I first mixed up this recipe, I realized how orange blossom water gives a light, floral lift that works surprisingly well with juicy strawberries. It’s honestly great for a chill night at home, or when you want to serve something different to your friends.

You’ll see the recipe’s pretty straightforward, and the steps are easy to follow. I’ll add some tasting notes too, so you’ll know what you’re getting into before you even shake it up.

Strawberry Orange Blossom Cocktail Recipe

This drink blends fresh strawberries with citrus and those floral notes from orange blossom. The gin, lemon, and lime juice keep things crisp, while orange bitters add just enough depth without making it cloying.

Equipment

I grab a few basic bar tools to make this. The cocktail shaker’s a must—it mixes all the flavors together. I use a muddler to crush the strawberries and get their juice out.

• Cocktail shaker
• Muddler
• Fine mesh strainer
• Jigger or measuring tool
• Bar spoon
• Small knife and cutting board
• Rocks glass or coupe glass

A strainer keeps the drink free of pulp, which I really prefer. The jigger helps me get the gin, citrus, and bitters right.

Ingredients

Ripe strawberries are my favorite for this, since they bring natural sweetness and color. The fresh citrus keeps it lively, and orange blossom water adds a floral hint.

• 2–3 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 2 oz gin
• 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• 2–3 drops orange blossom water
• Ice cubes
• Strawberry slice or lemon twist for garnish

I usually reach for a dry gin because it lets the fruit and floral flavors shine. Freshly squeezed juice really does make a difference—bottled stuff just doesn’t compare.

Instructions

First, I muddle the strawberries right in the shaker to get their juice flowing. Then I pour in the gin, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, orange bitters, and orange blossom water.

• Put strawberries in shaker and muddle until juicy
• Add gin, lemon juice, lime juice, syrup, bitters, and orange blossom water
• Toss in some ice
• Shake hard for about 15–20 seconds
• Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice, or serve it up neat
• Garnish with a strawberry slice or a lemon twist

A good, long shake gets it icy cold and smooth. I like to double strain so the cocktail looks clear in the glass.

Notes

Sometimes I tweak the sweetness—if the strawberries are super ripe, I cut back on the syrup. For more citrus, I just add a bit more lemon juice.

This cocktail works in a rocks glass over ice or in a coupe glass with no ice. The garnish matters, honestly, because you get that first hit of aroma when you sip.

If I’m out of orange blossom water, I just leave it out instead of subbing something else. The drink still tastes well-balanced with the fruit, gin, and bitters.

Tasting Notes

That first sip? It hits with a bright strawberry flavor—fresh, a little sweet, and honestly, kind of cheerful. Orange blossom water sneaks in after, lending this gentle floral lift that softens the fruitiness just enough.

Sweet and citrusy notes bounce off each other and keep things light. I love how the strawberry brings some body, but the blossom water reins it in so it never feels heavy.

Right away, a soft citrus aroma drifts up—hard to miss, really. It matches the fruity base and makes the whole drink smell just as good as it tastes.

The texture? Smooth. Not syrupy, not watery, just right. I like how the flavors hang around for a moment, then fade out clean.

Flavor highlights I notice:

• Sweetness: mild, thanks to fresh strawberries
• Citrus: bright, from orange juice and zest
• Floral: subtle, courtesy of orange blossom water

No single flavor tries to dominate here. It’s easy to drink, honestly, and I’d call it pleasant from the first sip to the last.