Summer Berry Smash

This delightful cocktail is a refreshing blend of fresh strawberries, zesty lemon juice, aromatic mint, sweet honey, and crisp gin, topped off with the effervescence of ginger beer. It's the perfect beverage to savor on a warm summer day, offering a harmonious balance of fruity, herbal, and tangy flavors.

Summer Berry Smash

A delightful mix of fresh strawberries, lemon, mint, honey, and gin, topped with ginger beer for a refreshing summer sip.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 5 strawberries, stems removed
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 4-5 mint leaves
  • 2 oz gin
  • 2 oz ginger beer

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the strawberries, lemon juice, honey, and mint leaves.
  2. Gently muddle the mint leaves without over-muddling.
  3. Add the gin to the shaker and stir to blend.
  4. Fill a glass 2/3 full with the strawberry mixture and ice.
  5. Top with ginger beer.
  6. Garnish with extra mint leaves and strawberries.