A true party cannot lack delicious wines and cocktails are a “candidate” worth mentioning. If you also want to try making this drink, then let’s head to the kitchen with TasteVN to see 3 recipes for Strawberry Cocktails right away!
1. Strawberry Lemon Cocktail
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Strawberry Lemon Cocktail Serves 1
Gin 60 ml Strawberries 2 Lemon juice 22 ml Sugar syrup 22 ml
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh lemons
- Fresh lemons are usually small, with thin and plump skin. When touched, they feel smooth, not rough.
- Juicy lemons will feel heavier in hand; when gently pressed, essential oils should be released, with a pleasant aroma. If the lemon has a foul smell, it is likely treated with chemicals.
- You should choose seedless lemons for better juice.
What is Gin, where to buy it?
- Gin is a type of strong alcohol distilled from fermented barley or potatoes. This liquor has a predominant flavor from juniper berries.
- You can find various types of Gin at stores selling cocktail ingredients or reputable e-commerce websites.
- When buying, be sure to check the packaging, the bottle is intact, and the expiration date.
Tools needed
Coupe Glass, spoon, cocktail shaker, jigger, strainer,…
How to make Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail
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Prepare and mash the strawberries
First, remove the stems from the strawberries, wash them thoroughly, and cut them into quarters.
Then, put the prepared strawberries into the shaker along with 22ml of sugar syrup and use a pestle to mash the strawberries.
Tip: To make the sugar syrup sweet enough, you can mix it in a ratio of 70ml of water to 100gr of sugar.
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Make strawberry lemonade cocktail
Add the crushed strawberries into the shaker along with 22ml of lemon juice, 60ml of Gin and shake well for 15 seconds.
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Garnishing
Strain the cocktail mixture through a sieve into a Coupe glass to remove the strawberry pulp. Then, cut a fresh strawberry slice and attach it to the rim of the glass for decoration to finish.
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Final product
The strawberry lemonade cocktail has a light fruity aroma, with a sour and sweet taste of lemon and strawberry, both delicious and easy to drink. Make it right away and invite the whole family to enjoy!
2. Strawberry Negroni cocktail
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Strawberry Negroni Cocktail For 1 person
Strawberries 6 pieces Campari 300 ml Gin 30 ml Vermouth 30 ml
Information about types of alcohol
What is Vermouth?
- Vermouth is a fortified wine with an alcohol content of 15 – 18%, flavored by adding various botanical ingredients such as roots, bark, herbs, and spices.
- The taste of Vermouth is slightly bitter; to make the drink more palatable, producers often add ingredients like cane sugar or caramel to create additional sweetness.
- Besides being used as an aperitif and an ingredient in cocktails, Vermouth is sometimes used as a substitute for white wine in cooking.
What is Campari?
- It is an Italian aperitif often used as an appetizer. The liquor has a distinctive red color thanks to a blend of many different herbs and spices.
- With its characteristic bitter taste, Campari is usually served chilled, helping to stimulate the palate before meals.
You can find various types of alcohol at cocktail ingredient stores or reputable e-commerce sites. When purchasing, be sure to check the packaging, that the bottle is intact, and the expiration date.
Tools needed
Rocks Glass, spoon, knife, glass jar, strainer,…
How to Prepare Strawberry Negroni Cocktail
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Prepare Strawberries and Soak in Campari
First, cut off the stems of the strawberries, wash them thoroughly, and slice them.
Then, soak the strawberries in 300ml of Campari for 5 days, shaking the jar once a day to mix the ingredients well.
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Mix Strawberry Negroni Cocktail
First, strain the strawberry-infused liquor into a glass jar.
Then, pour 30ml of the strawberry-infused liquor, 30ml of Gin, 30ml of Vermouth, and a few ice cubes into a glass, and stir well for 30 – 35 seconds.
Next, use a Rocks glass with one large ice cube, pour the entire mixed cocktail into this Rocks glass, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Finished Product
The strawberry Campari cocktail has a naturally sweet and sour taste combined with the spicy, warm flavor from various spirits, which is both unusual and extremely delicious. Making a cocktail is quite simple, isn’t it? Try it right away and enjoy it with your family!
3. Strawberry Tequila Cocktail
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Strawberry Tequila Cocktail For 1 person
Strawberries 250 gr Tequila 60 ml Lemon juice 7 ml Sugar syrup 15 ml Salt 1/4 teaspoon
What is Tequila?
- Tequila – pronounced as te-kee-lah, is a traditional alcohol originating from Mexico. The name of the liquor is taken from the region where it is produced, which is the Tequila area in Jalisco state in the western highlands of Mexico. The liquor is made through the distillation process from the Agave tequilana plant and has an alcohol content ranging from 35 – 55%.
- You can find this type of liquor at cocktail ingredient stores or reputable e-commerce websites. However, when purchasing, be sure to check the packaging, bottle, and expiration date.
Required Tools
Coupe Glass, spoon, blender, filter cloth, cocktail shaker,…
How to Make Strawberry Tequila Cocktail
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Prepare and Make Strawberry Ice Cubes
Remove the stems from the strawberries, wash them thoroughly, and then blend them in a blender until smooth.
Next, place the blended strawberries in a cloth bag and squeeze hard with your hands to extract all the juice.
Finally, pour the strawberry juice into an ice tray and freeze it in the freezer for about 6 – 8 hours.
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Mix Strawberry Tequila Cocktail
Add 2 strawberry ice cubes, 60ml tequila, 7ml lemon juice, 15ml sugar syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt into the shaker. Shake the mixture until the strawberry ice cubes completely dissolve.
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Final product
Chilled strawberry tequila cocktail, with a slight warmth from the alcohol blending with the sweet and sour taste from lime and strawberry, making it extremely easy to drink and delicious. There’s nothing better than sipping this drink at weekend parties, so go ahead and make it!
How to choose fresh and delicious strawberries
- Choose large, bright red, juicy strawberries that still have their caps and fresh green leaves.
- Avoid choosing overripe strawberries as the inside may be dry and hollow.
- Steer clear of strawberries that are dull in color, misshapen, or spoiled. Additionally, those with green skin and many spots should not be purchased as strawberries will not ripen after being picked.
- If using strawberries on the same day, you can keep them at room temperature. Or if you want to preserve them for longer, from 5 to 7 days, you should wrap the strawberries in paper towels and place them in the refrigerator.
3 strawberry cocktail recipes have simple preparation methods and an incredibly delicious flavor, so get into the kitchen and try making them to invite the whole family to enjoy on the weekend!! Wishing you success!
*Source reference for recipes and images from the YouTube channel Cocktail Chemistry
