During strawberry season, we can expect an avalanche of ripe, juicy, red berries. Surely four or five can find their way into the cocktail shaker to create our Strawberry Farm Cocktail!
When is Strawberry Season?
Strawberry season takes place in the first half of the year, typically from February to July. It peaks in May and June. Check the peak date for your region of the country, as it varies. In the Northeast, the peak is June. This Strawberry Farm Cocktail originally came to fruition during the peak of the pandemic, sipped on long afternoons in a beautiful garden. Enjoy it now to reminisce about times past or toast to the beauty of the summer!
Strawberry Farm Cocktail
- Yield: 2 drinks 1x
Description
This cocktail tastes just like biting into a fresh strawberry.
Ingredients
- 4 oz vodka
- Equal parts fresh lime and lemon juice
- 2 oz simple syrup
- 5 strawberries
- 3 sprigs of basil
Instructions
- Juice approximately 3 limes and 2 lemons. Use a sharp knife to remove strips of zest with as little white pith as possible. Adjust measurements for how many cocktails you would like to make.
- Make the simple syrup by bringing one cup water and one cup sugar to a boil. Toss in 3 strips of lemon zest and 3 strips of lime zest. Stir for a minute and remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle three strawberries and 1 sprig of basil. Add vodka, fresh juice, and simple syrup. Shake.
- Pour over ice in a low glass, and garnish with basil, berries, and citrus.
Story, Recipe, and Styling by Keith Recker
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