Description
A vibrant and refreshing cocktail that combines sweet strawberries, tangy citrus, and a tropical blue hue. Perfect for summer parties or any occasion where you want to sip on something beautiful and delicious.
Ingredients
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- 3–4 Fresh strawberries (or strawberry puree)
- 1 oz Blue curaçao
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Lemon juice (or lime juice)
- 4 oz Club soda or lemon-lime soda
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Blend the fresh strawberries into a smooth puree. Alternatively, muddle the strawberries in your glass if you prefer.
- Mix the Base of the Cocktail: In a shaker or mixing glass, combine the strawberry puree, vodka, and lemon (or lime) juice. Shake or stir to combine.
- Add the Blue Curacao: Pour in 1 ounce of blue curaçao for color and flavor.
- Add Ice and Shake: Fill a shaker with ice and shake well for 15 seconds to chill and mix the drink.
- Serve with Soda: Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice and top it off with club soda or lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh strawberries and optionally add a lime slice or sprig of mint.
Notes
- Extra Sweetness: Add a splash of simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Frozen Version: Blend the ingredients (without soda) with ice for a frozen slushie effect.
- Layering: For a stunning layered drink, pour the blue curaçao gently over the back of a spoon to let it settle at the bottom.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg