This Strawberry Gin Smash is one of my favorite simple cocktail recipes.
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I love a good cocktail at the end of a long day.  If I’m out, I’ll go for the fancier ones, but when I’m at home…it’s all about simplicity.  Simplicity and flavor.
It really doesn’t get much easier than this Strawberry Gin Smash.  It’s definitely one of my favorite simple cocktail recipes.
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It uses simple ingredients and there are no complicated steps.  That’s my kind of cocktail!
I used Blue Coat Gin in this cocktail. I love its smooth taste and the bright citrus finish.
You can easily make this cocktail by the glass or multiply the recipe and make a big pitcher.
What are your favorite simple cocktail recipes? Leave me a comment below!
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If you like this recipe, be sure to check out all of my simple cocktail recipes!
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Strawberry Gin Smash
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 lime wedge
- 3 fresh strawberries, 2 sliced and 1 reserved for garnish
- 2 sprigs of mint, divided
- 3 ounces gin
- Club soda
Instructions
- In a tall glass, combine the sugar, juice from the lime wedge, mint and 1 sliced strawberry.
- Muddle with the back of a spoon until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add remaining sliced strawberries and fill the glass with ice.
- Add gin and top with club soda.
- Garnish with remaining strawberry and mint sprig.
I love a simple margarita using just tequila, agave, and lime juice. Shake in shaker with ice and pour over ice. Can add a bit of sour mix or can top off with seltzer.