Strawberry Fields (negroni) Recipe

Prepare glass

Chill an old-fashioned (rocks) glass briefly in the freezer or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail. When ready, discard the ice water.

Make strawberry purée (if using fresh strawberries)

If you don't have premade purée: hull and chop 2–3 medium strawberries and muddle in a small bowl or blend briefly until smooth. Strain if you prefer a smoother texture. Measure 0.5 oz for the cocktail.

Mix the cocktail

In a mixing glass, add Minori Gin 1 oz, Aperol 1 oz, sweet vermouth 1 oz, and 0.5 oz fresh strawberry purée. Fill the mixing glass with 6 ice cubes and stir briskly for 20–30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted (about 15–20% dilution).

Strain and serve

Place one large ice cube or sphere into the chilled old-fashioned glass. Double-strain the mixed cocktail into the glass to remove any strawberry solids and small ice shards.

Bloom the matcha

In a small bowl or cup, combine 0.5 tsp matcha powder with 0.5 tsp cold water. Whisk or stir until fully dissolved and lump-free to create a smooth paste.

Combine foam ingredients

In a cocktail shaker (or small jar), add 0.75 oz aquafaba (or pasteurized egg white), 0.25 oz simple syrup, 0.125 oz lemon juice, a pinch (0.125 tsp) salt, and the bloomed matcha paste.

Dry shake

Seal the shaker and dry-shake (no ice) vigorously for 15–25 seconds to create volume and initial foam.

Wet shake

Add 3 ice cubes to the shaker, then shake again vigorously for 12–15 seconds to chill and stabilize the foam.

Double-strain foam

Double-strain the matcha foam through a fine mesh strainer into a small measuring cup or bowl to remove any matcha clumps and ensure a silky texture.

Top the cocktail

Gently spoon or pour a 1/2–3/4 oz layer of the matcha foam on top of the Negroni cocktail, aiming for an even, thin cap that covers the surface but doesn't overwhelm the drink.

Float a thin slice of strawberry on the foam or rest it on the rim. Lightly dust the foam with 1/16–1/8 tsp matcha powder if desired for visual contrast. Serve immediately with a short straw or stirrer.