Strawberry Fields Cocktail Recipe
A refreshing tequila cocktail made with elderflower liqueur and fresh muddled strawberries and optional cucumber.
Servings: 1 cocktail
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
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.5g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 10.5g