Strawberry Crunch Bar Cocktail
A nostalgic, dessert‑style cocktail that channels the classic strawberry crunch ice cream bar—creamy strawberry‑vanilla flavors with a fun crunchy rim.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Small plate or bowl (for rim)
- Coupe or rocks glass
- Blender (optional)
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz strawberry liqueur or strawberry syrup
- 1 oz half-and-half or cream
- 0.5 oz white chocolate liqueur optional
- crushed strawberry shortcake cookies or freeze-dried strawberries for rim
- ice cubes for shaking
- fresh strawberry or cookie crumble for garnish
Instructions
- Crush cookies (or freeze‑dried strawberries) into fine crumbs and spread on a small plate.
- Wet the rim of a coupe or rocks glass with a little cream or syrup, then dip into the crumbs to coat. Chill the glass.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vanilla vodka, strawberry liqueur (or syrup), half‑and‑half (or cream), and white chocolate liqueur (if using).
- Shake hard for ~15 seconds until the shaker feels icy cold.
- Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a strawberry slice or a sprinkle of cookie crumbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust sweetness by using liqueur (sweeter) vs. syrup, or add a splash more if needed. Swap cream for milk or oat milk for a lighter sip. For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with a handful of ice, then pour into a rimmed glass.