Strawberry-Lillet Crush
Infused with strawberry and mint, this refreshing sipper features strong gin and Lillet Blanc, a fortified white wine that's herbal, fruity, and delicious. Poured over crushed ice, this summery cocktail is well-balanced and not too sweet.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 226kcal
Equipment
- 1 cocktail muddler
- 1 jigger
- 1 cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 3 strawberries hulled
- 1 sprig mint
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce Lillet Blanc
- crushed ice
- strawberries and mint to garnish
Instructions
- Muddle the mint, strawberries, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. The aim is to lightly bruise the mint and strawberries to release their flavors.
- Fill a glass with crushed ice.
- Add the gin, Lillet Blanc, and 3-4 ice cubes to the shaker then shake well to blend the flavors and chill the cocktail.
- Strain the cocktail into your ice-filled glass and garnish with mint and a slice of strawberry.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
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- If you can't find ripe strawberries, frozen strawberries can do in a pinch. They also act as ice cubes, chilling your drink as they thaw.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace gin with non-alcoholic gin or tonic water.
- A sprig of thyme or basil can stand in for mint for an interesting twist.
- Swap the gin for vodka to make this Lillet Blanc cocktail if you're not a gin fan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg