Ingredients
1 cup (150g) Fresh strawberries, hulled
2 oz (60ml) Tequila (Blanco or Reposado)
1 oz (30ml) Orange liqueur (Cointreau, Triple Sec, or Grand Marnier)
1 oz (30ml) Fresh lime juice
½ oz (15ml) Simple syrup
Ice (as needed)
Salt (for rim)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Glass: Moisten the rim of your chilled rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip it into a plate of salt. Set aside.
2. Muddle: In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, add the hulled fresh strawberries and the simple syrup. Use a muddler to firmly press and twist until well-crushed and juicy.
3. Add Liquids: Pour the tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice over the muddled strawberries.
4. Shake: Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the outside is very cold and frosty.
5. Strain and Serve: Fill your prepared salt-rimmed glass with fresh ice. Using a strainer, pour the mixture into the glass, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid.
6. Garnish: Add a fresh strawberry on the rim or drop it into the drink, and include a thin lime wheel.
Notes
Pro-Tips:
• Chill your serving glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving.
• Aim to pulverize strawberries into a coarse puree; avoid over-muddling to prevent bitter notes from seeds.
• Taste before shaking; if strawberries are very sweet, use less syrup.
• For a smoky twist, replace ½ oz of tequila with mezcal.
Variations:
• Frozen: Blend all ingredients with 1 cup of ice until smooth.
• Virgin: Omit alcohol, increase lime juice by ¼ oz and simple syrup by ¼ oz.
• Herb Infused: Muddle 2-3 basil or mint leaves with the strawberries.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shake
- Cuisine: Mexican