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Strawberry Mint Cooler

Sweet, sharp and cold. Uses up strawberries that are slightly past their best.

Prep
5 min
Serves
1
Glass
Highball
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 4 strawberries, hulled
  • 6 mint leaves
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 3 oz soda water
  • Pinch of salt

Method

  1. 1Muddle the strawberries with the lime juice and syrup in a shaker.
  2. 2Clap the mint between your palms and add it with the salt and ice.
  3. 3Shake for 10 seconds.
  4. 4Double-strain over ice, top with soda, and garnish with a strawberry and mint sprig.

Notes

  • Slightly overripe strawberries are better here than perfect ones — more sugar, more aroma.
  • Balsamic vinegar, a quarter teaspoon, is a classic strawberry pairing and works.
  • Double-strain or you'll be chewing your drink.

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