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Strawberry Smash Cocktail Recipe

Servings 1 person

Ingredients

Simple Syrup

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Strawberry Smash Cocktail

  • 2 sprigs thyme ( or 3 basil leaves )
  • 2 large strawberries, chopped
  • 1 /12 oz gin ( optional )
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 15-20 drops Hedessent Neroli Flavour
  • Club Soda
  • Ice
  • Pinch coarse sugar

Garnish

  • Strawberry (optional)
  • thyme sprig ( optional )

Instructions

Simple Syrup

  • In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and begins to boil; reduce to medium and boil for 2 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes.

Strawberry Smash Cocktail

  • In a large glass or double Old Fashioned glass, muddle thyme, chopped strawberries, and coarse sugar using a wooden spoon or muddler until berries are juicy. Top with ice and set aside.
  • In a cocktail shaker, fill with ice, add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Neroli flavour. Shake hard 60 times.
  • Strain into the prepared glass and top with club soda. Stir with a tall spoon; garnish with strawberry and thyme.

Notes

Flavour Swap:
If you're a fan of having a hint of bitters in drinks, switch out the Hedessent Neroli Flavour with 15-20 drops Hedessent Orange Triple Sec.