Summer flavors come alive in our Strawberry Fields cocktail, a savory-sweet, strawberry-studded concoction. A balsamic reduction may not sound like it belongs in a cocktail at first but we promise after one sip of this recipe your opinion will change. The sweet, tangy acidity of a strawberry balsamic reduction matches the richness of Bulleit Rye Whiskey and floral notes of St. Elder liqueur. You may never go back to sipping on sickeningly sweet cocktails again.
When is Strawberry Season?
We recommend using fresh strawberries from a local farm to make your Strawberry Fields Cocktail as delicious as it can be. In order to get the ripest container possible, shop during strawberry season. Strawberry season typically hits its peak in late May into June. While you might find strawberries in grocery stores earlier in the spring or later in the summer due to transportation from warmer regions, locally grown berries achieve their optimal sweetness and flavor during this late spring to early summer window. You can even head out for the opportunity to pick-your-own strawberries during this time at select farms in your area.
Strawberry Fields Cocktail
Description
A strawberry balsamic reduction you say? Count us in!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz Bulleit Rye Whiskey
- ½ oz St. Elder liqueur
- ½ oz strawberry balsamic reduction (recipe below)
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
For the strawberry balsamic reduction:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup sliced strawberries
Instructions
For the strawberry balsamic reduction:
- Bring honey, water, and cup balsamic vinegar brought to boil. Add sliced strawberries, simmer for 5 minutes, then blend and strain the mixture.
For the cocktail:
- Shake all ingredients together, then strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with dehydrated blood orange slice and mint, and enjoy! Maybe in some strawberry fields…
Recipe by Dan Ball
Styling by Keith Recker
Photography by Dave Bryce
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