Summer Solstice - Midsummer Night's Dream Cocktail |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A magical love potion for your Summer solstice celebration, savored outside on a warm, balmy night under the stars! Summer's sweet ripe red strawberries and vodka, kirschwasser and strawberry liqueur are shaken then poured over ice into a highball glass, topped-up with sparkling Schweppes Russian and served with a fresh strawberry garnish! Enchanting! Recipe adapted from Celtnet. Ingredients:
2 ounces vodka |
1 ounce kirschwasser |
1 teaspoon strawberry liqueur |
5 fresh strawberries |
tonic water, as needed (use schweppes russian if available) |
1 drop angostura bitters |
splash grenadine |
halved fresh strawberry, for garnish |
ice |
Directions:
1. Purée the strawberries in a blender then pour over ice in a shaker before adding the Vodka, Kirsch and strawberry liqueur.
2. Shake thoroughly then pour into a highball glass with ice, and top-up with the Schweppes Russian.
3. *NOTE: If you can't find Schweppes Russian, use tonic water and add a drop of Angostura bitters and a splash of grenadine).
4. Garnish with halved strawberries and serve.
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