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The cocktail on a pink surface garnished with a fresh strawberry on a cocktail pick.

Strawberry Gin Smash Recipe

Melissa
Made with strawberries, simple syrup, gin, and lemon juice, this cocktail feels like a more grown-up and elevated version of strawberry lemonade.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Happy Hour
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 2 -3 strawberries (plus extra for garnish)
  • ½ ounce simple syrup (see notes for how to make)
  • 2 ounces gin
  • ½ ounce lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Add the strawberries and simple syrup to the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
  • Gently muddle the strawberries and syrup together with a cocktail muddler or wooden spoon.
  • Add the gin, lemon juice, and ice cubes. Shake until well chilled.
  • Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Garnish with an additional strawberry on a cocktail pick if desired.

Notes

To make homemade simple syrup:
  • Combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  • Whisk the sugar until fully dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
For a batch of 8:
  • 16-24 strawberries, sliced for easier muddling (plus extra for garnish)
  • ½ cup simple syrup (see notes for how to make)
  • 2 cups gin
  • ½ cup lemon juice
Muddle your strawberries with the simple syrup in a large pitcher with a long wooden spoon. Or, puree in a blender or food processor and add to the pitcher.
Then, mix the rest of the ingredients together and chill in the fridge for up to 1 day in advance.
Pour over ice when ready to serve.
Batching tips:
  • Keep the batch cocktail cold by adding some frozen strawberries to the pitcher to use as “ice” to prevent the dilution that regular ice would cause.
  • Make sure to give the pitcher a good stir before serving as the fruit will likely settle to the bottom of the pitcher.
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Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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