Strawberry Mint Smash

This delightful cocktail, the Strawberry Mint Smash, is a refreshing and vibrant drink perfect for the summer. It combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries and honey with the zing of lemon juice, mint, and gin, topped off with the effervescence of ginger beer. The blend of flavors and aromas makes it a delightful and invigorating choice for any occasion.

Strawberry Mint Smash

A vibrant and refreshing summer cocktail featuring fresh strawberries, lemon juice, mint, honey, gin, and a splash of ginger beer.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 5 strawberries, stemmed and hulled
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 4-5 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 oz gin
  • 2 oz ginger beer
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the strawberries, lemon juice, honey, and mint leaves.
  2. Gently muddle the ingredients to release the flavors without breaking up the mint leaves.
  3. Add the gin and stir to combine.
  4. Fill a glass two-thirds full with the strawberry mixture and ice. Alternatively, strain the mixture into the glass.
  5. Top off the glass with ginger beer.
  6. Garnish with extra mint leaves and strawberries.