strawberry gin smash
The ideal balance of sweet and tart, making it the perfect summer sipper!
Servings 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 lime wedge approx. 1/2 oz fresh lime juice if you don't have a lime
- 3 fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2 oz gin
- Club soda
- Garnish: fresh mint sprig strawberry
Instructions
- Add sugar, lime wedge, and strawberries to a tall cocktail glass. Muddle together lightly until the strawberries are broken down.
- Fill the glass with ice and add gin. Stir briefly. Top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with mint sprig and strawberry.
Notes
To make this a big batch cocktail (serves 8):
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
24 fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
2 cups gin
3 cups club soda
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
In a large pitcher, muddle together sugar, limes and strawberries until the strawberries are broken down. Stir in the gin and club soda. Fill pitcher with ice. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with strawberries and mint sprigs.
