Description
A refreshing Strawberry Lime Vodka Smash, perfect for summer! Fresh strawberries and lime are muddled, shaken with vodka and simple syrup, topped with club soda, and garnished.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 ounces vodka (smooth, high-quality recommended)
- 1 ounce simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves, then cooled)
- 4 ounces club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices and whole strawberries, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Muddle the Strawberries and Lime: In a sturdy cocktail shaker, add the hulled strawberries and 4 lime wedges. Using a muddler, gently but firmly press and twist the strawberries and lime to release their juices. Muddle for about 30-45 seconds.
- Add Simple Syrup: Pour in the simple syrup. Adjust amount to taste.
- Pour in the Vodka: Add the vodka to the cocktail shaker.
- Add Ice: Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes (about ¾ full).
- Shake Vigorously: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Prepare Your Glass: Fill a highball glass or rocks glass with ice cubes.
- Strain the Mixture: Using a cocktail strainer, strain the strawberry-lime-vodka mixture into the prepared glass.
- Top with Club Soda: Top the glass with club soda or sparkling water. Gently stir to combine.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lime slice, a whole strawberry, and a sprig of fresh mint (optional).
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup.
- Experiment with different berries like raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
- Add herbs like basil or rosemary for a more complex flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add a slice of jalapeño to the shaker.
- Use flavored vodka (strawberry or lime) to enhance the flavors.
- Omit the vodka for a non-alcoholic mocktail.
- Infuse vodka with strawberries for a deeper flavor.
- This recipe can be scaled up for a big batch.
- Frozen strawberries can be used in a pinch.
- Use a smooth, high-quality vodka for the best flavor.
- Fresh ingredients are key to a flavorful drink.
- Serve with fresh fruit skewers, cheese and crackers, mini quiches, or guacamole and chips.
- To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan, heat until sugar dissolves, and cool completely. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Drink responsibly!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes