Strawberry Mint Breeze Cocktail Recipe
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.
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.