Strawberries And Cream Cocktail
A fruity‑creamy strawberry cocktail that blends fresh and frozen berries with vodka (or rum), cream, lemon, vanilla, and a fizzy splash of soda. Silky, refreshing, and party‑ready.
Equipment
- Blender
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Measuring jigger
- Knife and cutting board
- Tall cocktail glass or coupe
- Bar spoon
- Small bowl (for optional sugared rim)
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 0.5 cup frozen strawberries
- 2 oz vodka or rum
- 1 oz simple syrup or 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 oz heavy cream
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- 3 oz soda water or sparkling water
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
- whipped cream for topping
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Add fresh and frozen strawberries to a blender. Pour in vodka (or rum), heavy cream, lemon juice, vanilla, and simple syrup.
- Blend until very smooth and creamy.
- Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a cocktail shaker to remove seeds.
- Add a handful of ice and shake for about 10 seconds to chill.
- Fill a chilled glass halfway with ice and pour in the cocktail.
- Top with soda or sparkling water. Finish with whipped cream and garnish with a mint leaf and strawberry slice.
Notes
For a sweeter sip, add a bit more syrup; for lighter texture, swap half‑and‑half or milk for the cream. Optional: sugar the rim for sparkle. Use very cold ingredients for the best texture and fizz.