Nothing says summer like fresh strawberries.
We’ve gathered five of the most popular strawberry-based cocktails – perfect for a barbecue, garden party, or even your Midsummer celebration.
1. Strawberry Daiquiri (Frozen)
Ingredients:
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4 cl white rum
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2 cl freshly squeezed lime juice
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2 cl simple syrup
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1.5 dl frozen strawberries
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Ice
How to make it:
Add all ingredients to a blender and mix until slushy. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a strawberry if desired.
2. Strawberry Mojito
Ingredients:
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4 cl white rum
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2 cl fresh lime juice
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1–2 tsp raw sugar
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Fresh strawberries (about 2–3)
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Mint leaves
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Soda water
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Ice
How to make it:
Muddle strawberries, mint and sugar directly in the glass. Add lime juice and rum. Fill the glass with ice and top with soda water. Stir gently and garnish with mint and a strawberry.
3. Strawberry Margarita
Ingredients:
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4 cl tequila
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2 cl Cointreau or Triple Sec
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2 cl lime juice
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1 dl fresh or frozen strawberries
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Ice
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Salt for the rim (optional)
How to make it:
Blend all ingredients until smooth. For a salted rim: rub a lime wedge around the rim and dip it in salt. Pour and serve.
4. Strawberry Gin & Tonic
Ingredients:
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4 cl gin
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1–2 fresh strawberries, sliced
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Tonic water
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Ice
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Fresh basil or mint (optional)
How to make it:
Fill a glass with ice and add sliced strawberries. Pour over gin and top with tonic. Stir gently and garnish with herbs if you like.
5. Strawberry Frosé
Ingredients:
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2.5 dl rosé wine
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1 dl frozen strawberries
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1–2 tsp honey or simple syrup
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1 cl lemon juice
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Ice (optional)
How to make it:
Blend everything until you get a slushy consistency. Serve in a chilled wine glass and garnish with a fresh strawberry.
Tip: Freeze the strawberries in advance – this keeps your drink cold without watering it down.
