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Ingredients
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Strawberry-Mint Base
Build & Finish
Method
Strawberry-Mint Base
Muddle strawberries and mint
Hull and quarter 8 fresh strawberries. Place strawberries and 8–10 fresh mint leaves in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. Add 1 tablespoon simple syrup and 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice.
Gently muddle the strawberries and mint together: press down and twist the muddler 6–8 times until strawberries are broken down and mint releases aroma but not completely pulverized (to avoid bitterness).
Strain (optional): If you prefer a smoother spritz, double-strain the muddled mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a small pitcher, pressing on solids to extract juices. If you like more texture, leave pulp in.
Build & Finish
Prepare glass: Fill a wine glass or large rocks glass with about 1 cup of ice cubes.
Add base: Pour the muddled strawberry-mint mixture (about 2–3 oz of liquid) over the ice.
Gently stir: Use a bar spoon to gently stir once or twice to integrate the layers without flattening the sparkling wine.
Garnish and serve: Add 2 thin strawberry slices to the rim or float them on top and tuck 1 mint sprig into the drink for aroma. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.