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This strawberry tequila martini is made with tequila, elderflower liqueur, and freshly muddled cucumber and strawberry. It’s a warm and incredibly refreshing drink with natural fruity and earthy flavors that’s not too sweet, nor too strong.
It’s difficult to describe this strawberry and tequila concoction. It’s not a strawberry margarita but at the same time it could pass as one if you served it on the rocks with a salted rim. It’s made with tequila, so it’s not technically a martini, even though it’s served straight up in a coupe glass like a martini. Regardless, it’s a unique way to enjoy tequila.
This cocktail is a family favorite. If I make one I end up making a round of them. It’s a cocktail with a few extra steps but worth evert bit of effort…especially is someone else is making them!
For more tastes of the tropic, how about a watermelon Margarita, Passion fruit martini or blueberry martini? A blackberry Mojito is also quite refreshing.
Table of Contents
Ingredients
- Blanco tequila: tequila works so well in this drink, however I’ve also made it with gin and vodka. My second choice behind tequila would be mezcal for a smokey twist!
- Elderflower liqueur: St. Elder and St. Germain are the two most popular options. You can substitute triple sec but it does not jive quite as well. Pamplemousse liqueur would be your next best option.
- Fresh lime juice: always use fresh citrus for best results. Use a citrus squeezer to easily extract the lime juice. Start making my fresh margaritas and you’ll put it to good use.
- Simple syrup: simple syrup is a 50-50 mix of table sugar and hot water. You can make it in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Strawberry: you can use a blender to blend the strawberries or simply muddle them. Removing the top portion (any white flesh) will make muddling much easier.
- Cucumber: cucumber is optional but adds another fresh dimension of flavor. If you’ve tried my cucumber, gin, and elderflower martini, you’ll know what I’m talking about.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities below.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1.
Remove the tops from the strawberries. Muddle strawberries and cucumber slices together in a Boston Shaker until completely pulverized.
Step 2.
Add tequila, lime, elderflower, simple syrup, and a large cup of ice.
Step 3.
Shake for 10 seconds and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a strawberry slice.
Expert Tips
- A muddler or blender is key to success. You need to pulverize the strawberries until they become a pulp, releasing all the natural juices and flavors.
- I highly recommend double straining this cocktail. Pass the contents through a fine mesh strainer to remove any bits of fruit that can slip through the larger holes on a cocktail strainer. This makes the cocktail feel more sophisticated.
- Freeze your glasses ahead of time to keep your drink chilled for longer. I’m using a Nick and Nora glass for this cocktail.
- Fresh basil leaves makes for a delicious addition to this cocktail. Muddle them with strawberry and cucumber.
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Strawberry Fields Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 ounces blanco tequila, can sub vodka or gin
- 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 2 strawberries, stems removed, muddled
- 2 cucumber slices, muddled (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the tops from the strawberries. Muddle strawberries and cucumber slices together in a Boston Shaker until completely pulverized.
- Add tequila, lime, elderflower, simple syrup, and a large cup of ice.
- Shake for 10 seconds and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a strawberry slice.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
