Bitter Strawberry Blitz Cocktail Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Cocktail shaker
Muddler
Jigger or Measuring Tool
Strainer
Highball glass
- 1.5 oz gin
- 1 oz Aperol or other bitter liqueur
- 3-4 fresh strawberries hulled
- 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Club soda for topping
- Fresh strawberry or lemon slice for garnish
Muddle the strawberries: In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh strawberries until they are completely smashed and release their juices.
Add liquids: Pour in the gin, Aperol, lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker over the muddled strawberries.
Shake: Add a handful of ice cubes, cover the shaker, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until everything is well-mixed and chilled.
Strain: Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
Top off: Top the cocktail with a splash of club soda to give it a refreshing fizz.
Garnish: Add a fresh strawberry or a slice of lemon on the rim of the glass for garnish.
Serve and enjoy: Give the cocktail a quick stir and serve immediately!
Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Bitter Strawberry Blitz Cocktail Recipe