Description
A refreshing and vibrant cocktail featuring fresh strawberries, tequila, lime juice, and club soda, perfect for a quick and delightful fizzy drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Mixture
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Drink
- 3 ounces tequila
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 4 ounces chilled club soda
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Macerate Strawberries: In a cocktail shaker, combine the chopped strawberries and sugar. Let them sit for about 5 minutes to macerate, which helps release the natural juices and sweetness of the strawberries.
- Add Liquids and Muddle: Add the tequila and lime juice to the shaker with the macerated strawberries. Use a muddler to crush the mixture gently, enhancing the strawberry flavor and blending it with the tequila and lime.
- Shake with Ice: Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. This chills the mixture thoroughly and creates a slightly frothy texture.
- Strain into Glass: Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with fresh ice cubes to separate the liquid from the strawberry pulp and seeds, providing a smooth drink.
- Top with Club Soda: Pour the chilled club soda over the strained cocktail and stir gently to combine, giving the drink its fizzy character.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the glass with fresh strawberries for an appealing finish and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a sweeter cocktail, increase sugar to 1 teaspoon.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Chill the club soda beforehand to keep the drink cold longer.
- Can be made in larger batches by scaling ingredients accordingly.
- Consider rimming the glass with sugar for extra sweetness and presentation.
