Strawberry Gin Lemonade
Strawberry gin lemonade is the perfect light and citrus-forward cocktail for summer. You can easily make a pitcher for a party, or make just one to sip poolside.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
Strawberry Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
Strawberry Gin Lemonade
- 1 oz strawberry syrup
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh strawberry
- 5-6 mint leaves
- 2 oz gin
- 3 oz lemonade
- sparkling water, for topping (optional)
- mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the strawberry syrup in a small saucepan. Stir, and bring to a simmer making sure that all the sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until red in color. Cool to room temperature and strain into an airtight container.
- In a cocktail glass, muddle the strawberry syrup, chopped strawberries, and mint leaves together until the strawberries are mashed.
- Add the gin and stir to combine. Fill the glass with ice and top with lemonade. Top with sparkling water, if desired, and garnish with a mint sprig.