There is nothing that compares to sitting outside with nothing to do but enjoy the crisp clean air and sip on the taste of spring itself. In keeping with our theme, we created this simple strawberry syrup recipe that can be used a multitude of ways, both with or without alcohol. We’ve included three recipes, but the possibilities are endless. In fact, you can even plant the seeds that are left in the sieve and grow your own strawberry fields forever.
Ingredients
- 8 fresh strawberries, puréed and strained
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cane sugar*
- 2 ounces booze (we recommend whiskey, vodka or gin)
- 1 ounce strawberry syrup
- Dash orange bitters
- 5 ounces tonic water
- 6 strawberries, sliced
- 6 large basil leaves
- 6 ounces bourbon
- ½ cup strawberry syrup
- ½ cup strawberry syrup
- 6 ounces tonic water
Preparation
Strawberry Syrup
Makes about 2 cups
Place all ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Strawberry Booze & Tonic
Serves 1
Combine all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice. Stir and garnish with a fresh strawberry.
Strawberry Basil Julip
Serves 2
Muddle half of the strawberries and 2 basil leaves in each glass. Add ice. Pour in bourbon and syrup. Stir. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and basil leaf.
Strawberry Soda
Serves 1
Pour syrup and tonic water into a 12-ounce glass or Mason jar filled with ice. Stir and garnish with a fresh strawberry.
About this recipe
Strawberry Syrup
Note: For a thicker syrup to use over pancakes or ice cream, simply continue cooking until syrup has thickened.
*For flavor variations, substitute maple syrup or coconut sugar.
